Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! 43
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Kreischer pushes Vogels up against the cage in a clinch.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Vogels throws a head punch that misses.
Vogels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vogels takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vogels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nero Vogels has been cut.
Kreischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vogels backwards.
Vogels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreischer's elbow.
Vogels looking to throw knees to the head but Kreischer is blocking nicely.
Vogels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vogels misses with some punches.
Nice elbow from Vogels. #CUT#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kreischer.
A body shot lands from Kreischer.
Vogels is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kreischer is keeping busy.
Kreischer lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kreischer dodges an elbow strike from Vogels.
Kreischer gets through Vogels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vogels backwards.
Vogels throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreischer.
Kreischer scores with a knee to the head.
Kreischer crunches a lovely knee into Vogels's ribcage.
Vogels is breathing heavily.
Vogels's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Vogels is rocked!#T1#
Kreischer creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Vogels off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Vogels is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Kreischer is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Herbert Kreischer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: STRIKE! 40
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Kreischer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vogels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vogels jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vogels lands the left hand.
Kreischer scores with a nice head shot.
Kreischer works Vogels's body with a nice hook.
Kreischer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Nero Vogels has been cut.
Vogels misses with a straight left.
Jab from Kreischer.
A shot to the liver by Kreischer. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vogels lands a body shot.
Vogels misses with a leg kick.
Kreischer throwing a counter right hand but Vogels manages to avoid it.
Vogels on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Kreischer cracks Vogels with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the cage! Can Vogels get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Vogels looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Kreischer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vogels moves away.#T1#
Vogels misses with a head kick.
Kreischer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kreischer throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Kreischer closes the distance and pushes Vogels back into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Kreischer has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Vogels lands with a left to the head.
Kreischer dodges an elbow strike from Vogels.
Vogels tries to throw a body punch but Kreischer avoids it by throwing Vogels back against the cage.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Vogels blocks with his arms.
Kreischer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kreischer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kreischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Vogels controls his hands.
Vogels struggles to land a body shot inside as Kreischer controls his hands.
Kreischer blocks a body shot from Vogels.
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vogels misses with an elbow over the top.
Vogels lands a good knee to the midsection. Kreischer won't want to take too many of those.
Kreischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vogels's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Vogels.
Kreischer is breathing heavily.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreischer avoids a wild elbow strike from Vogels.
Vogels connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.#T2#
Vogels lands an uppercut.
Vogels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vogels lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vogels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreischer's elbow.
Vogels can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Vogels.
Vogels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vogels.
Vogels misses with a punch to the body.
Kreischer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vogels is defending well for now.
Kreischer tries to throw a body punch but Vogels avoids it by throwing Kreischer back against the cage.
Vogels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kreischer has a couple of punches blocked by Vogels.
Kreischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vogels lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vogels working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Vogels manages to break the clinch.
Vogels thuds a left hand into Kreischer's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vogels.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Kreischer should take that round, based on the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice body kick from Vogels.
Vogels throws a leg kick but Kreischer checks it.
Vogels throws a leg kick but Kreischer moved away.
Vogels ducks under a wild hook from Kreischer.
Vogels getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vogels lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kreischer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kreischer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kreischer throws a jab when Vogels was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Vogels on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vogels scores with a nice strike.
Vogels misses with a wild body shot.
Vogels dodges the punch combination from Kreischer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogels is looking to slow Kreischer down with leg kicks.
Kreischer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kreischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vogels jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Kreischer misses with a left hand
and Vogels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vogels.
Kreischer tries to clinch but Vogels is having none of it.
Kreischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreischer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kreischer swings for the body but Vogels moves out of range.
Vogels misses with a kick to the body.
Vogels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kreischer.
Vogels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vogels walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kreischer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vogels tries to score with a low kick but Kreischer moves his leg out of the way.
Kreischer throws a combination that misses
and Vogels counters with a straight right hand.
Vogels scores with a leg kick.
Vogels takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vogels is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Vogels tries to score with a low kick but Kreischer moves his leg out of the way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kreischer checks a leg kick.
Kreischer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kreischer misses with a lunging right hand
and Vogels counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vogels throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kreischer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Kreischer misses
enabling Vogels to counter with a crisp jab.
Vogels looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreischer is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Kreischer blocks the low kick.
Vogels's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kreischer under the eye.
Vogels slips a jab from Kreischer.
Vogels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vogels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
Vogels misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vogels.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nero Vogels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Vogels scores with a nice body kick.
Kreischer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kreischer misses with a hook.
Vogels blocks a jab.
Vogels thinks about the counter body kick.
Kreischer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vogels on the side of the head.
Vogels walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kreischer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kreischer is looking to clinch.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut
and Vogels counters with a nice uppercut.
Vogels throws a head kick that misses.
Vogels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kreischer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogels tries to land a leg kick but Kreischer saw it coming and moves away.
Vogels digs a good hook to Kreischer's body.
Vogels connects with the punch.
Vogels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kreischer.
Vogels connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Vogels looks to land a body kick but Kreischer moved away.
Vogels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kreischer moves out of range of the body kick from Vogels.
Kreischer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vogels.
Kreischer looks to throw the jab but Vogels is out of range.
Kreischer backing away here, and Vogels unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vogels misses with a body shot.
Vogels with the inside leg kick.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogels was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a body shot.
And Vogels responds with a good body kick, but Kreischer manages to step out the way in time.
Vogels throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kreischer lands with a nice body punch.
Vogels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kreischer misses with a lunging right hand
and Vogels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vogels throws a low kick but Kreischer moves out of range easily.
Kreischer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Kreischer lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vogels.
And Vogels responds with a good body kick, but Kreischer manages to step out the way in time.
Kreischer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vogels counters with a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vogels.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Kreischer misses.
Good leg kick by Vogels.
Vogels blocks a jab.
Kreischer throws a series of punches but Vogels avoids them all with ease.
A leg kick checked by Kreischer.
Kreischer sizes up Vogels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kreischer looks to land a right hand but Vogels moved out of range.
Vogels has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vogels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vogels throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Vogels.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nero Vogels really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Kreischer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vogels throws a push kick but Kreischer slaps the foot to one side.
Kreischer loads up on a big right hand but Vogels slips the punch.
Vogels has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kreischer throws the left hand but Vogels avoids the punch easily.
Vogels is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vogels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vogels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a really nice looking cross but Vogels seems unphased.
Kreischer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vogels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kreischer looks to throw the jab but Vogels is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vogels is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kreischer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick from Vogels, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Vogels, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vogels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kreischer.#T1#
A jab from Kreischer misses.
Vogels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
Vogels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kreischer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kreischer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vogels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kreischer throws the left hand but Vogels avoids the punch easily.
Kreischer throws a lazy right hand but Vogels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kreischer darts in trying to clinch
and Vogels counters with a nice uppercut.
Nero Vogels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vogels throws a jab but it's blocked by Kreischer.
Kreischer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kreischer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kreischer blocks the body kick.
Kreischer checks a low kick from Vogels.
Kreischer's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T2#
Kreischer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kreischer lands a nice shot to the body.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Vogels follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Vogels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreischer.
Vogels is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kreischer with a body shot.
Kreischer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vogels throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Vogels tenderised Kreischer's leg. Kreischer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kreischer takes a swing at Vogels's ribcage but misses.
Kreischer throws a big shot that misses.
Kreischer takes one to the side of the head.
Kreischer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vogels. That one must have hurt.
Kreischer throws a hook but Vogels blocks it.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogels was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nero Vogels dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Kreischer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vogels thows a leg kick but Kreischer checks it
and Vogels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vogels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vogels manages to avoid it.
Vogels feints a counter leg kick.
Vogels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kreischer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vogels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kreischer scores with a nice head shot.
Vogels scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Kreischer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vogels.
Kreischer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kreischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vogels's elbow.
Kreischer tries to throw a body punch but Vogels avoids it by throwing Kreischer back against the cage.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Vogels blocks with his arms.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vogels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kreischer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kreischer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kreischer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vogels.
Nero Vogels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kreischer obliges.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer throws a punch but it's blocked by Vogels.
Kreischer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vogels blocks it with crossed arms.
Vogels can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action.
Kreischer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Herbert Kreischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Vogels on the inside.
Vogels lands an elbow that stopped Kreischer in his tracks for a moment.
Kreischer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vogels misses with a knee strike.
Kreischer can't find room to land a body shot as Vogels controls the action.
Vogels softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vogels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Vogels on the inside.
Vogels fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kreischer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kreischer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vogels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Vogels blocks with his arms.
A short left from Vogels.
A short right from Vogels.
Vogels struggles to land a body shot inside as Kreischer controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Vogels.
Vogels lands a damaging elbow.
Vogels struggles to land a body shot inside as Kreischer controls his hands.
Nero Vogels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Vogels.
Kreischer prevents a body shot from Vogels.
A short uppercut from Vogels.
Vogels working aggressively here.
Kreischer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vogels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nero Vogels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vogels has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nero Vogels!
Nero Vogels is the new heavyweight champion!
Nero Vogels thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Herbert Kreischer had this to say: 'When I was 22 I got involved with the Russian mafia. This is how it happened...'.

Event: STRIKE! 37
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Kreischer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kreischer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kreischer throws a series of punches but Turnik moves out of range.
Turnik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kreischer swings for the body but Turnik moves out of range.
Turnik throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Turnik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kreischer takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Kreischer scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Turnik misses.
Kreischer slips a jab from Turnik.
Kreischer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turnik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kreischer throws a lazy right hand but Turnik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turnik misses with a body punch
and Kreischer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turnik walks into a stiff left hand from Kreischer.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Kreischer clinches with his opponent.
Kreischer lands with a light punch inside.
Kreischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnik is trying to stall.
Kreischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turnik backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Boban Turnik's cut even more.#T1#
Turnik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kreischer presses Turnik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kreischer.
Turnik looks winded!
Kreischer lands a knee to the body.
Kreischer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kreischer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kreischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnik backwards.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Turnik blocks it.
Kreischer landing knees to the head.
Kreischer working Turnik over with knees to the body.
Kreischer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kreischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnik backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a nice uppercut.
Turnik takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnik.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kreischer.#CUT#The cut above Boban Turnik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Turnik is trying to break free.
Turnik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Kreischer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kreischer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Turnik is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kreischer.
Turnik takes a shot to the head.
Turnik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turnik is still on wobbly legs! Can Kreischer finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a good knee to the midsection. Turnik won't want to take too many of those.
Turnik seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Kreischer creates a bit of space and cracks Turnik with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Turnik is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Turnik tries to get into range but Kreischer steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Turnik! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kreischer scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Herbert Kreischer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: STRIKE! 34
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Kreischer missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai throws out a counter right but Kreischer avoids it with no problem.
Chai throws a hook but Kreischer blocks it.
Kreischer wants to clinch
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Chai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kreischer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kreischer backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
A cross from Kreischer lands.
Kreischer lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Kreischer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kreischer swinging wildly here. #T1##CL#
Kreischer clinches with his opponent.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action.
Chai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kreischer missing with knees to the body.
Kreischer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Chai blocks with his arms.
Chai managing to block the knees to the body from Kreischer. #BC2#
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kreischer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Kreischer.
Kreischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Kreischer tries to clinch there but Chai circles away. #T2#
Kreischer tries to clinch up.
Chai throws out a counter right but Kreischer avoids it with no problem.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreischer scores with a nice head shot.
Chai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body punch from Chai. #CL#
Kreischer moves into the clinch successfully.
Kreischer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai looking to throw knees to the head but Kreischer is blocking nicely.
Chai lands a nice knee to the body.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreischer.
I was talking to Kreischer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer landing knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bigi Boi Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Herbert Kreischer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Kreischer closes the distance and clinches.
Kreischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreischer tries to land knees in the clinch but Chai avoids the damage to the body.
Kreischer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chai blocks it with crossed arms.
Kreischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Kreischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chais head.
Kreischer tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Kreischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Bigi Boi Chai has been cut.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chai avoids it.
Chai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kreischer trying to land knees to the body.
Kreischer misses with a punch to the body.
Chai has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.#T1#
Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kreischer managing to block the knees to the body from Chai.
Chai lands a shot to the body.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kreischer.
Chai looking to throw knees to the head but Kreischer is blocking nicely.
Kreischer lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kreischer.
Kreischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kreischer misses with some punches.
Chai blocking some punches.
Kreischer misses with a body punch.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kreischer has a couple of punches blocked by Chai. #T2#
Kreischer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chai blocks a body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kreischer tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Chai is blocking nicely.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kreischer avoiding damage as Chai throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Chai.
Kreischer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chai lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Kreischer dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kreischer's sensitive parts.
Chai misses with a hook. Kreischer ducked under it nicely.
As Chai tries to get set, Kreischer tries to push him back and clinch up but Chai manages to avoid the attempt.
Chai misses with a straight right.
A big right from Kreischer misses.
Kreischer misses with a body shot.
Kreischer throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Kreischer.
Kreischer sets himself, and Chai steps forward looking for the clinch! Kreischer avoids it this time.
Kreischer misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer misses with a left hand
and Kreischer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kreischer throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kreischer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Chai is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A jab from Kreischer misses. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Kreischer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kreischer.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kreischer misses with a few strikes there.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Kreischer's head but Kreischer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kreischer wants to clinch but Chai slips to the side
and Chai counters with a left to the body.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Bigi Boi Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai avoids the body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kreischer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking. #T2#
Kreischer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer throws a big shot that misses.
Kreischer throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a nice leg kick.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kreischer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Chai misses.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kreischer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#Herbert Kreischer's cut is getting worse.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bigi Boi Chai really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Kreischer moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kreischer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai in his tracks.
Kreischer cracks a nice hook into Chai's ribs.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kreischer misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kreischer lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to land knees in the clinch but Kreischer avoids the damage to the body.
Kreischer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kreischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kreischer.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
Kreischer scores with a hook to the body.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Chai blocks with his arms.
Kreischer throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Kreischer scores with a hook to the body.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kreischer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kreischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kreischer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Chai working aggressively here.
Herbert Kreischer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kreischer avoids it.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kreischer working aggressively here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kreischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Kreischer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chai.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kreischer can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Chai lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kreischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Herbert Kreischer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kreischer misses with a body punch
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kreischer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chai unleashes a big counter combination but Kreischer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreischer misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a nice body shot.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Kreischer's shoulder, as Kreischer tries to avoid the shot.
Chai cracks Kreischer with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Kreischer misses the target.
Chai wants to counter the offense by Kreischer and move into the clinch position.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Kreischer rushes Chai and presses him up against the cage.
Chai misses with a knee strike.
Kreischer fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Chai is blocking nicely.
Kreischer lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chai scores a nice knee to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kreischer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chai blocks it with crossed arms.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Kreischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kreischer prevents a body shot from Chai.
Kreischer throws a head punch that misses.
Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Chai missing with knees to the body.
Kreischer can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kreischer.
Kreischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Kreischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
A knee to the head by Chai.
Kreischer missing with knees to the body.
Kreischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kreischer takes a knee right on the jaw!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bigi Boi Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Herbert Kreischer retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: STRIKE! 31
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1#
Chai throws a head kick but Kreischer moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kreischer! But no joy.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreischer.
Kreischer stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kreischer connects with a single shot there.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreischer manages to avoid it.
Kreischer scores with a one two! Chai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kreischer tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
Kreischer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD2#
Kreischer closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Chai crashing to the mat! Chai uses the cage to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC2#Chai is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bigi Boi Chai has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai tries to get into range but Kreischer steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Chai! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kreischer scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Herbert Kreischer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: STRIKE! 28
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai wants to counter with a clinch but Kreischer pushes him away.
Kreischer lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Kreischer does it's job there.
Kreischer lands a jab to the nose.
Chai connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Kreischer rushes Chai and presses him up against the cage.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Kreischer can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Chai blocks with his arms.
Kreischer landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Kreischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Chai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chai tries to work over Kreischer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai misses with a knee strike.
Kreischer tries to land knees in the clinch but Chai avoids the damage to the body.
Kreischer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kreischer misses with the head strike.
Kreischer misses with some punches.
Chai working aggressively here.
Kreischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Kreischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kreischer working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Kreischer has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kreischer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kreischer tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kreischer misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kreischer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chai blocks a body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer has Chai pressed against the cage, preventing Chai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kreischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kreischer misses with some punches.
Kreischer throws a head punch that misses.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Chai blocks it.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai managing to block the knees to the body from Kreischer.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head.
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kreischer avoids it.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Kreischer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Kreischer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kreischer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing. #KD2#
Kreischer walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Chai rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Kreischer has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kreischer is out of range.
Kreischer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Kreischer lands a really nice looking cross but Chai seems unphased.
Chai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chai slips under a jab from Kreischer.
Kreischer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kreischer to score with a decent uppercut.
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kreischer is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
A nice side step and Chai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreischer. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kreischer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
Kreischer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Kreischer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai connects with the punch.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai misses with a hook. Kreischer ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kreischer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kreischer.
Kreischer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kreischer misses with a straight left. #T2##CL#
Kreischer darts in and clinches Chai up against the cage.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kreischer fails to land.
Kreischer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chai avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Kreischer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreischer throws a head punch that misses.
Chai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chai has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Kreischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kreischer is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai blocking some punches.
Kreischer lands a left hand.
Kreischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bigi Boi Chai takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Herbert Kreischer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Chai lands a nice hook to Kreischer's body. Kreischer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kreischer misses with a left hand
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Kreischer.
Chai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Chai throws a jab when Kreischer was well out of range.
It looked like Kreischer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai.
Kreischer misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai lands a leg kick that knocks Kreischer off balance momentarily.
Kreischer looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Kreischer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kreischer throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Chai counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Kreischer pushes Chai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Herbert Kreischer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chai blocking some punches. #T1#
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Chai blocks it.
Kreischer lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kreischer.
Chai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kreischer's face.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kreischer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Kreischer working aggressively here.
Kreischer lands an uppercut.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
Chai prevents a body shot from Kreischer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreischer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice left hand lands by Kreischer. #T2#
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kreischer throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Kreischer lands a right hand.
Chai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kreischer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kreischer cracks Chai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Bigi Boi Chai just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Herbert Kreischer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Chai fails to land with a series of punches.
Kreischer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kreischer cracks a nice hook into Chai's ribs.
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kreischer circles away quickly and effectively.
Chai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kreischer with a body shot.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Kreischer.
Chai tries to land a front kick but Kreischer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
Bigi Boi Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kreischer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kreischer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai defending well as Kreischer loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreischer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kreischer moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChai.#T1#
A big left from Chai misses.
Kreischer misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Chai moves into the clinch.
Kreischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Chai landing knees to the body.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kreischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kreischer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Kreischer fails to land.
Kreischer misses with a punch to the body.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Chai breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kreischer checks a leg kick.
Kreischer is looking for a counter combo.
Chai sizes up Kreischer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Kreischer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai. #KD2#
Chai scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Kreischer beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
Kreischer lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Chai gets tackled into the cage by Kreischer. Kreischer maintains the clinch.
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bigi Boi Chai scored the knockdown and takes the final round.
The cut man is working on Herbert Kreischer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Kreischer slips under a jab from Chai.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chai.
Chai connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kreischer misses the target.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kreischer stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chai with a nice cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Kreischer. That snapped Chai's head back.
Kreischer's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kreischer slips under a jab from Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Kreischer misses.
Chai tries to counter with a clinch but Kreischer shakes him off and moves away.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a body shot.
Chai feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Kreischer jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut #KD2#
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut that drops Kreischer onto his backside! Kreischer bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.#CUT2#Herbert Kreischer's cut is getting worse.
Kreischer misses with a straight left.
Kreischer tries to clinch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Herbert Kreischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Kreischer's shoulder, as Kreischer tries to avoid the shot.
Chai takes a swing at Kreischer's ribcage but misses.
Kreischer misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Chai counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Kreischer to the mat, face first! Chai goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Kreischer is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreischer glances at the clock... BAM! Chai nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kreischer crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kreischer is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bigi Boi Chai!
Bigi Boi Chai is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Bigi Boi Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Herbert Kreischer spoke after the fight, saying 'When I was 22 I got involved with the Russian mafia. This is how it happened...'.

Event: STRIKE! 25
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##CL#
Kreischer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kreischer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreischer.
Kreischer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kreischer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kreischer is leaning against Magomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kreischer tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Kreischer back against the cage.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kreischer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kreischer blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kreischer as Magomedov tries to tie him up.
Kreischer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Magomedov looks winded!
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kreischers head.
Magomedov has Kreischer pushed against the cage.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Nikolai Magomedov has been cut.
I was talking to Kreischer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kreischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Kreischer blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Kreischer. #T1#
Magomedov landing knees to the body.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kreischer lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Kreischer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomedov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a knee to the body.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Kreischer blocks it.
Kreischer managing to block the knees to the body from Magomedov.
Kreischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
Magomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Kreischer on the inside.
Kreischer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Kreischer lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kreischer prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreischer's elbow.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kreischer tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kreischer scores with a knee to the head.
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Magomedov tries a body shot but Kreischer blocks it.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
Magomedov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kreischer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Kreischer.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov blocks a body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kreischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Kreischer.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Kreischer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov missing with knees to the body.
Kreischer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Kreischer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Magomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kreischer misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Magomedov cracks Kreischer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Kreischer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kreischer.
Magomedov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kreischer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Magomedov can turn it around.
Kreischer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kreischer.
Magomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kreischer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Kreischer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Kreischer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kreischer.
Magomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kreischer scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kreischer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Magomedov takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Kreischer finish him?
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer lands a body shot. #T1#
Nice body punch from Kreischer.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks with his arms.
Herbert Kreischer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kreischer is controlling Magomedov's neck. Kreischer unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Magomedov goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Herbert Kreischer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: STRIKE! 22
Date: Jun 15, 2024

#R1#
Clack on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kreischer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Kreischer misses its intended target.
Clack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kreischer misses with a straight right.
Clack throws out a counter right but Kreischer avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Kreischer moves into the clinch.
Clack misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Kreischer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kreischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreischer throws a head punch that misses.
Kreischer blocking some punches.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Clack blocks with his arms.
Kreischer tries to land knees in the clinch but Clack avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Kreischer. #CUT#It looks like Clack Clack has been cut.
Kreischer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kreischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clack misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clack working aggressively here.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Clack takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clack scores with a shot to the side of Kreischer's head.
Kreischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clacks head.
Clack lands with a light punch inside.
Clack lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Kreischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clack has a couple of punches blocked by Kreischer.
Clack working aggressively here.
Clack working aggressively here.
Clack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clack misses with some punches.
Kreischer can't find room to land a body shot as Clack controls the action.
Kreischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kreischer misses with a punch to the body.
Kreischer misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Clack fails to land.
Clack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kreischer blocks an uppercut.
Clack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kreischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clack misses with the head strike.
Clack misses with some punches.
Kreischer scores with a shot to the side of Clack's head.
Knees to the body from Kreischer. #T2#
Kreischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kreischer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Clack looks winded!
Kreischer prevents Clack from breaking the clinch.
Kreischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clack.
Clack throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreischer.
Clack wants to break free but Kreischer has control.
Kreischer lands with a short shot to the head.
Kreischer lands a knee to the body.
Kreischer lands a knee to the body.
Kreischer presses Clack against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kreischer is controlling Clack's neck. Kreischer unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Clack goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer retains his heavyweight title!
Herbert Kreischer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: STRIKE! 19
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Emelianenko misses. #CL#
Kreischer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kreischer tries to throw a body punch but Emelianenko avoids it by throwing Kreischer back against the ropes.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kreischer lands a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a nice shot to the body.
Kreischer tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Kreischer lands a knee to the body.
Emelianenko looks winded!
Kreischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kreischer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kreischer.
Kreischer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kreischer working Emelianenko over with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a good knee to the midsection. Emelianenko won't want to take too many of those.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Kreischer.
I was talking to Kreischer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kreischer cracks Emelianenko with a nice body shot.
Kreischer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kreischer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Kreischer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kreischer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Kreischer scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Kreischer lands a left hand.
Kreischer lands an uppercut.
Kreischer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Emelianenko's face. #ROC#Emelianenko is rocked!
A short left from Kreischer.
Emelianenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Kreischer finish him?
Kreischer has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Emelianenko to the canvas! Can Emelianenko beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Emelianenko was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Kreischer is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer retains his heavyweight title!
Herbert Kreischer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Roman Emelianenko spoke after the fight, saying 'Try to hit me brother, I have no chin hahaha, wait…'.

Event: STRIKE! 14
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Kreischer throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai cracks Kreischer with a good jab.
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kreischer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kreischer misses with a right hand
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Kreischer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice jab there from Chai.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kreischer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreischer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreischer doesn't manage to clinch there - Chai circles away.
Chai lands a jab to the nose.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreischer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kreischer misses the jab.#T1#
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kreischer on the side of the head.
Chai throws a body punch but Kreischer moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Kreischer.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Kreischer slips the punch.
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Kreischer swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kreischer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chai rather than just go for the knockout.
Kreischer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick lands for Chai.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.
Chai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kreischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kreischer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kreischer throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Kreischer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Kreischer is out of range. #T2#
Kreischer swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chai tries to bum rush Kreischer with a series of wild strikes but Kreischer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chai throws a leg kick but Kreischer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kreischer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kreischer moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Chai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chai is looking to chop away at Kreischer's legs.
Chai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kreischer misses with a hook.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai throws a front kick aimed at Kreischer's knee but Kreischer avoids it well.
Chai throws a hook but Kreischer blocks it.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kreischer throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bronze Bomber Chai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kreischer misses the body punch
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai throws a head kick that Kreischer semi-blocks.
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kreischer under the eye.
Bronze Bomber Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Kreischer missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Chai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chai cracks a nice hook into Kreischer's ribs.
Kreischer is looking to clinch.
Chai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chai swings for the body but Kreischer moves out of range.
Chai defending well as Kreischer loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai pushes Kreischer away with a front kick.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Kreischer slips the punch.
Chai lands a jab to Kreischer's midsection.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kreischer lands with an overhand left.
Chai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kreischer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Kreischer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Kreischer closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Bronze Bomber Chai has been cut.
Chai with a jab.
Chai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Kreischer drives through and clinches with Chai against the ropes.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Chai.
Chai lands a nice knee to the body.
Kreischer is breathing heavily.#BC#
Chai breaks from the clinch.
Chai scores with a sloppy right hand. Kreischer should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Chai.
Kreischer moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Kreischer misses.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Kreischer.#T2#
Kreischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kreischer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chai misses with a hook
and Kreischer counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chai lands a body shot.
Kreischer lands with a nice body punch.
Kreischer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Kreischer tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai throws a series of strikes that have Kreischer backpedaling.
Kreischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Kreischer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kreischer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bronze Bomber Chai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bronze Bomber Chai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Kreischer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chai.
Chai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kreischer can do to turn this around?
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kreischer throws a nice looking combination but Chai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kreischer scores with a jab. Chai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Kreischer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chai. Chai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice uppercut there from Chai.
Chai tests Kreischer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Kreischer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kreischer working Chai over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreischer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chai's face.
Kreischer blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kreischer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai working aggressively here.
A short left from Kreischer.
Chai tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T1#
Kreischer lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chai slips a jab from Kreischer.
Chai throws a leg kick
and Kreischer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai misses with a low kick as Kreischer jumps back.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreischer.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreischer manages to avoid it.
Chai moves out of range as Kreischer strikes.
Kreischer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
Kreischer blocks a head kick by Chai.
Kreischer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kreischer scrambles back to his feet.
Chai throws the left hand but Kreischer avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Kreischer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kreischer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.#T2#
Kreischer takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chai connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kreischer.
Kreischer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD2#
Kreischer cracks Chai with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Chai get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Chai looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Kreischer ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Kreischer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Kreischer counters with a beautiful hook that drops Chai to the mat! Will Chai be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Kreischer to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Chai is up. He looks OK to continue. #ROC2#Chai is rocked!
Kreischer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kreischer.
Kreischer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chai glances at the clock... BAM! Kreischer nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Chai crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Chai is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer is the new heavyweight champion!
Herbert Kreischer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Strike! - Gunslingers
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Adams misses.
A little feinted left hand from Kreischer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kreischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Kreischer catches Adams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Fester Adams has been cut.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kreischer.
Adams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Adams digs a good body shot into Kreischer's ribs.
A jab from Kreischer misses.
Kreischer throws a hook but Adams avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams ! But no joy.#CL#
Kreischer rushes Adams and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams scores with a shot to the side of Kreischer's head.
Kreischer prevents a body shot from Adams .
Kreischer landing knees to the body.
Kreischer scores a nice knee to the body.
Adams looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Kreischer with a knee to the head.
Kreischer landing knees to the head. #ROC#Adams is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kreischer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Kreischer finish him?
Kreischer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head.
I was talking to Kreischer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kreischer cracks Adams with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Adams goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Adams wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Herbert Kreischer!
A very excited looking Herbert Kreischer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Kreischer throws a big shot that misses.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Kreischer.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Kreischer has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Anderson can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer throws a head punch that misses.
Kreischer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson. #BC#
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Kreischer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Nice body punch from Kreischer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kreischer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Kreischer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kreischer.
Kreischer connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the body from Kreischer misses
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Kreischer moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson takes a swing at Kreischer's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Kreischer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a push kick but Kreischer slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Anderson misses. #KD2#
Nice combo by Kreischer! Oh, that's hurt him - Anderson falls to the canvas and Kreischer follows him into side control. #CUT2#Noah Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#Anderson is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anderson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Anderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Noah Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kreischer lands a big left to the face of Anderson, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Kreischer and another - Anderson is out! Kreischer stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
A very excited looking Herbert Kreischer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C287: Anderson vs Lehto III
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Kreischer misses with a wild combination.
Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Kreischer misses the target.
Kreischer swings widly with a right hand
and Marley counters with a nice body kick.
Kreischer misses with a straight right.
Kreischer throws a body shot but no joy.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marley was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a left hand
and Kreischer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kreischer misses the body punch
and Marley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marley.
Marley lands a right hook to the body.
Kreischer wants to clinch up but Marley keeps it at a distance.
Marley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That kick from Marley tenderised Kreischer's leg. Kreischer is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Kreischer misses with a double jab.
Marley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Marley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a left hand
and Marley counters with a good, hard body kick but Kreischer shrugs it off.
Kreischer looks winded!
Marley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kreischer walks into a jab.
Marley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kreischer moves out of range as Marley throws a body kick.
Kreischer throws out a counter right but Marley avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kreischer! But no joy.
Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreischer manages to avoid it.
Kreischer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marley moves away.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marley with a jab.
Kreischer throws an off balance right hand
and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Kreischer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer doesn't manage to clinch there - Marley circles away.
Kreischer misses with a wild body shot.
Marley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreischer.
Marley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kreischer just manages to avoid it.
Marley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreischer moves away.
Kreischer cracks Marley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kreischer is looking to clinch.
Marley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marley jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreischer was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Marley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreischer swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Marley counters with a head kick that drops Kreischer to the mat! Kreischer scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#T3#
Kreischer lands a nice hook to Marley's body. Marley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kreischer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Marley finds it's way through Kreischer's defenses.
A jab from Marley misses. #KD#
Marley lands a big right hand that sends Kreischer crashing to the mat! Marley stays standing though and waves Kreischer back to his feet!#ROC#Kreischer is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreischer looks to land a combination but Marley avoids it well.
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.
Marley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kreischer avoids it.
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut
and Marley counters with a thumping low kick.
Marley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kreischer tests Marley's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Marley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kreischer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreischer manages to avoid it.
Marley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreischer misses with a body punch
and Marley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Herbert Kreischer's cut even more.
Marley misses with a body shot
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marley.
Marley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut.
Marley takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreischer misses with a hook
and Marley counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kreischer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Marley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Marley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Marley.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Kreischer scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kreischer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kreischer throws a big shot that misses.
Kreischer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Marley misses
and Kreischer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kreischer jabs at Marley's body.
Kreischer misses with a combination
and Kreischer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Kreischer misses with a jab to the body
and Marley counters with a straight right hand.
Kreischer throws a looping overhand right but Marley ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Kreischer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marley throws a big counter combination but Kreischer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Kreischer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreischer. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Marley counters with a quick kick to the body but Kreischer blocks it.
Marley slips under a jab from Kreischer.
Marley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut. Marley saw that one coming.
Marley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreischer.
Marley jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Marley blocks a jab.
Marley punishes Kreischer's body with a nice straight punch.
Kreischer throws a hook to the side of Marley's head but Marley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marley thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Marley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marley looks to land a left hand but Kreischer moved out of range nicely.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Marley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kreischer tries to clinch but Marley is having none of it.
Marley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kreischer misses with a looping right.
Marley slips under a jab from Kreischer.
An attempted straight right counter from Marley misses the target.
Marley defending well as Kreischer loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Marley was looking to counter with a kick there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kreischer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kreischer might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Marley has got the better of the exchanges.
Kreischer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kreischer is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kreischer jabs Marley right on the nose. Marley blinks but takes it well.
Ezekiel Marley is winning the standup battle so far.
Kreischer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kreischer lands with a straight right. Marley didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Kreischer darts in trying to clinch
and Marley counters with a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kreischer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marley walks into a jab.
Marley moves out of range as Kreischer strikes.
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marley throws a big counter combination but Kreischer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.
Marley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kreischer throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Marley counters with a nice right hand that sends Kreischer toppling to the canvas! Kreischer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marley finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marley throws a body punch but Kreischer moves out of range. #T4#
Marley cracks Kreischer with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kreischer tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Marley pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kreischer is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Marley!
After winning the bout, Ezekiel Marley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Herbert Kreischer was interviewed post fight and said 'When I was 22 I got involved with the Russian mafia. This is how it happened...'.

Event: C284: Marley vs Anderson
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Lehto with a nice calf kick.
Kreischer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lehto tests Kreischer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lehto is just out of range.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Lehto is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kreischer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lehto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lehto lands a nice hook to Kreischer's body. Kreischer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kreischer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lehto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Lehto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kreischer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kreischer defending well as Lehto loads up on a big left hand.
Lehto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Kreischer.
A jab lands there for Lehto.
Kreischer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kreischer has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Lehto thows a body kick. Kreischer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good work by Kreischer as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Lehto scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Lehto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lehto misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kreischer misses the target.
Lehto pushes Kreischer away with a front kick.
Lehto looks to land a left hand but Kreischer moved out of range nicely.
Kreischer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kreischer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lehto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lehto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lehto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch lands to the side of Kreischer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreischer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lehto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lehto.
Sloppy strikes from Kreischer. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Kreischer moves out of range as Lehto strikes.
Lehto lands a nice shot to the body.
Kreischer avoids the head kick by Lehto.
Lehto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lehto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreischer moves away.
Lehto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kreischer is looking to counter punch.
Kreischer cracks Lehto with a good jab.
A jab from Kreischer misses.
Kreischer cracks a nice hook into Lehto's ribs.
A big left from Lehto misses.
Kreischer swings for the body but Lehto moves out of range.
Kreischer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lehto jabs Kreischer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kreischer misses with a wild body shot.
Kreischer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Lehto jabs at Kreischer's body.
Lehto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kreischer is breathing heavily.
Lehto throws a shot to the body.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lehto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Lehto there.
Kreischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut. Lehto saw that one coming.
Crunch! Lehto slams his shin into Kreischer's torso.
Lehto lands a body shot.
Lehto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehto works the jab nicely.
Lehto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kreischer blocks the body kick.
Lehto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kreischer if he has to take too many more of those.
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lehto swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Lehto scoring well with a low kick there.
Lehto throws a head kick but Kreischer moves out of range.
Kreischer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Kreischer misses.
Lehto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kreischer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lehto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lehto.
Lehto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kreischer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kreischer clobbers Lehto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kreischer misses with a wild body shot.
Kreischer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lehto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kreischer tries to move into range but Lehto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreischer throws a jab when Lehto was well out of range.
Kreischer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Lehto misses
and Kreischer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lehto just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Kreischer misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charon Lehto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herbert Kreischer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kreischer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lehto.
Kreischer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kreischer might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lehto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kreischer swings for the body but Lehto moves out of range.
Lehto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
Jab by Kreischer.
Kreischer swings for the body but Lehto moves out of range.
Kreischer tries to clinch there but Lehto circles away.
Kreischer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lehto finds it's way round the side to connect with Kreischer's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Lehto misses.
Lehto ducks under a wild hook from Kreischer.
Lehto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kreischer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lehto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kreischer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Kreischer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lehto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kreischer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lehto lands a jab to the nose.
Kreischer misses with a body punch
and Lehto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kreischer thinking.
Lehto thuds a left hand into Kreischer's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kreischer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lehto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lehto throws a right hand that Kreischer ducks under and follows up with a left that Kreischer also avoids with ease.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lehto. Kreischer shrugs it off though.
Lehto misses with a double jab.
Lehto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kreischer.
Lehto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreischer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kreischer slips a jab and a cross from Lehto.
Kreischer throws a shot from downtown. Lehto moves away and avoids it.
Kreischer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kreischer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lehto counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Kreischer throws a lazy right hand but Lehto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lehto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
Lehto slips under a jab.
Lehto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kreischer throws a jab when Lehto was well out of range.
Lehto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body kick from Lehto.
Lehto takes a swing at Kreischer's ribcage but misses.
Kreischer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kreischer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice leg kick from Lehto, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Lehto tenderised Kreischer's leg. Kreischer is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Lehto tenderised Kreischer's leg. Kreischer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lehto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lehto misses with a body kick.
Lehto misses with a few strikes there.
Kreischer swings widly with a right hand
and Lehto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Lehto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kreischer avoids the body shot from Lehto.
Kreischer avoids the body shot from Lehto.
A jab lands there for Lehto.#CUT2#Herbert Kreischer's cut is getting worse.
Lehto misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Kreischer misses its target.
Kreischer is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Kreischer misses its intended target.
A combination from Lehto does no damage.
Kreischer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lehto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lehto misses with a hook.
Kreischer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lehto looks to land a right hand but Kreischer moved out of range.
Kreischer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Lehto.
Lehto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Lehto works Kreischer's body with a nice hook.
Kreischer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Kreischer takes the fight into the clinch.
Lehto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kreischer.
Lehto blocking some punches. #BC2#
Lehto breaks the clinch.
Lehto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lehto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kreischer's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Lehto scores with a body shot.
Kreischer throws a right hand that misses
and Lehto counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreischer avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Kreischer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lehto lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Lehto. #BC2#
Lehto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charon Lehto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Herbert Kreischer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lehto avoids the body shot from Kreischer.
Lehto shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kreischer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lehto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lehto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lehto throws a body shot but no joy.
Kreischer lands with an overhand left.
Lehto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreischer.
Lehto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kreischer momentarily.
Lehto jabs Kreischer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lehto moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lehto.
Lehto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kreischer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lehto throws a body punch but Kreischer moves out of range.
Lehto scores with a push kick.
Charon Lehto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Lehto. #T1#
Lehto jabs at Kreischer's body.
Lehto fails to land with a series of punches.
Kreischer throwing a counter right hand but Lehto manages to avoid it.
Lehto misses with a body kick.
Kreischer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kreischer thuds a left hand into Lehto's body.
Lehto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lehto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kreischer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lehto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lehto lunges at Kreischer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kreischer's hand.
Kreischer misses with a hook. Lehto ducked under it nicely.
Lehto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kreischer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kreischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lehto is just out of range.
Lehto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kreischer connects with a body shot that sends Lehto's belly button to the back.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lehto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lehto cracks Kreischer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kreischer throws the left hand but Lehto avoids the punch easily.
Kreischer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Kreischer moves into range and clinches up with Lehto.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kreischer.
Kreischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehto prevents a body shot from Kreischer.
A head punch on the inside from Kreischer fails to land.
Lehto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreischer prevents a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto is trying to push Kreischer away but Kreischer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lehto tries to circle away but Kreischer has him pinned against the cage.
Kreischer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kreischer.
Kreischer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Lehto blocks it. #BC2#
Lehto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Kreischer with a jab.
Kreischer throws a shot from downtown. Lehto moves away and avoids it.
Kreischer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Kreischer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lehto, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a hook that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Lehto is looking to break free of the clinch but Kreischer has double underhooks.
Lehto lands a nice shot to the body.
Herbert Kreischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Lehto breaks the clinch.
Kreischer staying out of range there.
Kreischer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lehto jabs Kreischer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lehto defending well as Kreischer loads up on a big left hand.
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Lehto slips a jab from Kreischer.
Lehto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lehto connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kreischer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lehto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kreischer.
Kreischer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lehto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kreischer is out of range and Lehto settles back down.
Kreischer is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by Kreischer there.
Lehto just misses with a punch to the body.
Lehto throws a hook but Kreischer avoids it easily.
Kreischer tests Lehto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kreischer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreischer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lehto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lehto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A low kick from Lehto misses
and Kreischer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kreischer misses with a looping left.
Kreischer with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charon Lehto.
I've got Lehto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charon Lehto!
An out of breath Charon Lehto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Herbert Kreischer stepped up to the mic, saying 'When I was 22 I got involved with the Russian mafia. This is how it happened...'.

Event: C281: Nakagawa vs Gunnarsson
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Kreischer misses with a jab to the body
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Line lands with a good body shot.
Kreischer misses the body punch
and Line counters with a straight right hand.
Line scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kreischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
A jab from Kreischer does it's job there.
Kreischer misses with a hook.
Line feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kreischers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kreischer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Line manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreischer punishes Line's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line avoids the body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a jab when Line was well out of range.#T1#
Kreischer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Line throws a fast counter high kick but Kreischer manages to duck under it in time.#CL#
Kreischer rushes Line and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Line working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head.
Kreischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Line goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Line lands a right hand.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Line is blocking nicely.
Line misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Line.
Line pushes Kreischer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Kreischer.
A short left from Line.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kreischer obliges.
Line misses with a body punch.
Kreischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Line misses with a punch on the inside.
Kreischer misses with some punches. #T2#
Line misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Line tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreischer's elbow.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Line struggles to land a body shot inside as Kreischer controls his hands.
Kreischer throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
Kreischer crunches a lovely knee into Line's ribcage.
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
Line misses with a hook to the ribs.
Line doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Line.
A nice left hand lands by Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kreischer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Line lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Line looks winded!
Kreischer lands a body punch.
Kreischer lands a good knee to the midsection. Line won't want to take too many of those.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head.
Line misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kreischer.
Kreischer scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Gothic Line has been cut.
Kreischer lands a body punch. #T3#
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Line blocks with his arms.
Kreischer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kreischer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Line in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer lands a shoulder strike.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Kreischer works on Line's body with a couple of short punches.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line tries to throw a body punch but Kreischer avoids it by throwing Line back against the cage.
A short right from Kreischer.
Kreischer digs a right hand into Line's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Line's gas tank.
Kreischer cracks Line with a nice body shot.
Kreischer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kreischer pushes Line back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kreischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Line is rocked!#T4#
Line misses with a body punch.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer lands with a right to the head.
Kreischer working Line over with knees to the body.
Kreischer lands a right hand.
Kreischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Line is still on wobbly legs! Can Kreischer finish him?
Kreischer gets through Line's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Line misses with the head strike.
Kreischer pushes Line back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kreischer blocks a body shot from Line.
Line seems to have recovered his senses.
Kreischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Kreischer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Line in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Line backwards.
Line has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kreischer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Line can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kreischer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kreischer misses with a punch to the body.
Kreischer lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kreischer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kreischer obliges.
Kreischer lands a knee to the body.
Kreischer scores with a hook to the body.
Kreischer landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Kreischer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gothic Line's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kreischer closes the distance and pushes Line back into the cage.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Line blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Kreischer.
Line fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kreischer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kreischer lands a body punch.
I was talking to Kreischer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Line blocks with his arms.
Kreischer is working Line over against the cage.
Kreischer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kreischer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kreischer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kreischer. #KD#
Kreischer lands a big knee to the head and Line goes down! Kreischer is looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big shot lands for Kreischer! That's hurt Line! Will he recover? Kreischer fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C277: Kreischer vs Marley
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreischer. Marley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marley throws a fast counter high kick but Kreischer manages to duck under it in time.
Marley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Marley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kreischer checks it well.
Kreischer swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Marley counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
A big left from Marley misses.
Kreischer slips a straight right by Marley.
Kreischer tries to clinch but Marley is having none of it.
Marley throws out a counter right but Kreischer avoids it with no problem.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kreischer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.#CL#
Kreischer moves into range and clinches up with Marley.
Kreischer lands a nice shot to the body.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Marley.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kreischer. #T1#
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kreischer.
Kreischer scores with a hook to the body.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kreischer is defending well for now.
Marley missing with knees to the body.
I was talking to Kreischer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marley misses with a punch to the body.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marley.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Kreischer controls his hands.
Kreischer scores with a knee to the head.
Marley missing with knees to the body.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kreischer is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Marley.
Kreischer tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreischer's elbow.
Kreischer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
Kreischer misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Marley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreischer cracks Marley with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Marley moves out of range as Kreischer strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Kreischer. That snapped Marley's head back.
Kreischer moves away from the strike by Marley.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut. Marley saw that one coming.
Kreischer looks to land a combination but Marley avoids it well.
Kreischer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kreischer.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreischer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kreischer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marley counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
A big left from Kreischer misses.
Kreischer misses the body punch #KD2#
and Marley counters with a nice right hand that sends Kreischer toppling to the canvas! Kreischer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marley finish him?!
Kreischer throws the left hand but Marley avoids the punch easily.
Marley moves away from the strike by Kreischer.
Marley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kreischer wants to clinch.
Kreischer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer throws a hook but Marley blocks it.
Marley moves out of range of the strikes.
Kreischer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#That has opened up Ezekiel Marley's cut even more.
Kreischer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kreischer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kreischer throws an off balance right hand
and Marley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Kreischer.
It seemed like Marley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kreischer is looking to clinch.
Kreischer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kreischer tries to clinch
and Marley counters with a low kick, right behind Kreischer 's knee.
Marley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Marley tries to land a front kick but Kreischer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ezekiel Marley will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kreischer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreischer was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
Kreischer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #KD2#
Marley lands a big head kick that sends Kreischer tumbling to the mat! Marley takes a step backwards and waves Kreischer back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kreischer is rocked!
Kreischer misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Marley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kreischer! Marley lets Kreischer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Kreischer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ezekiel Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Kreischer takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Marley sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Kreischer bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Ezekiel Marley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Herbert Kreischer had this to say: 'When I was 22 I got involved with the Russian mafia. This is how it happened...'.

Event: C271: Kreischer vs Lehto II
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Lehto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreischer.
As Kreischer backs off Lehto throws a huge counter combo but Kreischer manages to avoid it all.
Kreischer throws a hook but Lehto blocks it.
Kreischer swings for the body but Lehto moves out of range.
Lehto ducks under a wild hook from Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a hook.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehto lands a nice shot that snaps Kreischer's head back.
Kreischer moves in looking to clinch but Lehto pushes him off.
A shot to the body from Kreischer misses
and Lehto counters with a stiff right hand.
Lehto keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Kreischer has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto looking to throw knees to the head but Kreischer is blocking nicely.
Lehto lands a left hand.
Lehto taking a breather.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Lehto tries to throw a body punch but Kreischer avoids it by throwing Lehto back against the cage.
Kreischer prevents a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kreischer is defending well for now.#T1#
Kreischer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kreischer is defending well for now.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A hook to the body from Lehto.
Kreischer is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Lehto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lehto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lehto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lehto throws a right and a left that Kreischer avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kreischer.
Lehto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lehto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Kreischer has closed the distance and engaged Lehto in a clinch.
Kreischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Kreischer blocks a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kreischer.
Kreischer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lehto.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Lehto is blocking nicely. #T2#
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto tries to circle away but Kreischer has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Lehto breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Kreischer has Lehto up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Lehto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Lehto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lehto.
Kreischer throws a shot from downtown. Lehto moves away and avoids it.
Kreischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lehto.
Kreischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lehto is just out of range.
Lehto ducks under a wild hook from Kreischer.
Lehto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kreischer darts in trying to clinch
and Lehto counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Kreischer lands a nice looking body shot.
Kreischer missing with a left hand there. Lehto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lehto throws a looping overhand right but Kreischer ducks down to avoid it.
Lehto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kreischer avoids the body shot from Lehto.
Lehto lands with a hook. Kreischer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lehto throws a hook but Kreischer blocks it.
Lehto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lehto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kreischer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lehto's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Lehto counters with a straight right hand.
Kreischer scores with a nice right hand.
Kreischer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lehto's head.
Lehto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kreischer moves out of range of the body kick.
Kreischer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
The fighters circling - Lehto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehto throws a hook to the side of Kreischer's head but Kreischer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lehto misses with a looping right.
Lehto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreischer.
Lehto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kreischer ducks under a wild hook from Lehto.
Kreischer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Kreischer does it's job there.
Kreischer fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lehto! But no joy.
Kreischer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lehto counters with a nice uppercut.
Lehto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charon Lehto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kreischer throws a shot from downtown. Lehto moves away and avoids it.
Lehto throws a series of punches but Kreischer avoids them all with ease.
Kreischer misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lehto, as that shot connected.
Kreischer scores with a jab. Lehto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lehto lands with a straight right. Kreischer didn't see that one coming.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehto.
Lehto throws a head kick but Kreischer moves out of range.
Kreischer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kreischer lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lehto manages to avoid it.
Kreischer stuns Lehto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kreischer throws a sloppy body shot
and Lehto counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kreischer scores with a jab.#T1#
Lehto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreischer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lehto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Kreischer.
Lehto throws out a powerful jab.
Kreischer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Lehto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab by Kreischer.
Kreischer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lehto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lehto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A swing and a miss from Kreischer.#T2#
Kreischer throws a shot from downtown. Lehto moves away and avoids it.
Kreischer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehto looks for the body kick but Kreischer saw that one coming.
Kreischer connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Lehto.
Kreischer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kreischer throws a lazy right hand but Lehto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kreischer missing with a left hand there. Lehto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lehto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Kreischer closes the distance and pushes Lehto back into the cage.
Kreischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer tries to throw a body punch but Lehto avoids it by throwing Kreischer back against the cage.
Lehto prevents a body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Lehto blocks it.
Kreischer blocks a body shot from Lehto.
A short body shot lands from Kreischer as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Kreischer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lehto.
Lehto is breathing heavily.
Lehto can't break the clinch.
Kreischer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lehto blocks it with crossed arms.
Kreischer scores with a shoulder strike.
Kreischer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lehto blocks it with crossed arms.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
Kreischer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kreischer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lehto lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Lehto manages to break the clinch.
Kreischer slips a jab and a cross from Lehto.
Kreischer throws a body punch but Lehto moves out of range.
Kreischer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lehto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kreischer's sensitive parts.
Lehto takes one on the button.
Charon Lehto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kreischer throws a lazy uppercut
and Lehto counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lehto. #T4#
Kreischer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kreischer lands with a good body shot.
Kreischer throws the left hand but Lehto avoids the punch easily.
Lehto walks into a straight right hand from Kreischer.
Kreischer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lehto finds it's way round the side to connect with Kreischer's head.
Lehto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
Lehto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lehto misses with a body kick.
Kreischer throws a lazy right hand but Lehto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lehto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lehto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kreischer has time to react.
Lehto throws a shot from downtown. Kreischer moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Kreischer dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lehto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Lehto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kreischer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kreischer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lehto scores with a spinning back kick!
Lehto slips a jab from Kreischer.
Both fighters circling a little - Lehto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Lehto.
Lehto jabs at Kreischer's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto cracks Kreischer with an open hand slap.
Kreischer throws a hook but Lehto avoids it easily.
Lehto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kreischer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kreischer takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Lehto connects with a leg kick.
Kreischer misses with a wild body shot.
Kreischer throws a lazy right hand but Lehto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kreischer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lehto.
Kreischer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lehto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lehto thinks about the counter body kick.
Kreischer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kreischer swings widly with a right hand
and Lehto counters with a straight right hand.
Kreischer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lehto staying out of range there.
Lehto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kreischer momentarily. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Lehto.
Kreischer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lehto counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Kreischer drives through and clinches with Lehto against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kreischer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lehto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lehto tries to throw a body punch but Kreischer avoids it by throwing Lehto back against the cage.
Kreischer tries to land knees in the clinch but Lehto avoids the damage to the body.
Lehto working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Lehto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreischer misses with a hook
and Lehto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kreischer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreischer. Lehto does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Lehto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Kreischer misses.
A little jabbing left from Lehto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lehto blocks a jab.
Lehto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kreischer backs up against the cage.
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lehto manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kreischer has managed to clinch.
Lehto prevents a body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehto swings wildly with an uppercut but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehto tries to throw a body punch but Kreischer avoids it by throwing Lehto back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Lehto.
Lehto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Lehto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kreischer lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kreischer as Lehto tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Kreischer.
Lehto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kreischer lands a right hand.
Kreischer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lehto is defending well for now.#BC2#
Lehto breaks the clinch.
Kreischer throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kreischer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lehto circles away quickly and effectively.
Lehto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charon Lehto really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Kreischer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lehto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kreischer throws a hook but Lehto blocks it.
Kreischer misses with a hook to the body
enabling Lehto to counter with a crisp jab.
Lehto defending well as Kreischer loads up on a big left hand.
As Kreischer backs off Lehto throws a huge counter combo but Kreischer manages to avoid it all.
Lehto cracks Kreischer with an open hand slap.
Kreischer moves away from the strike by Lehto.
Lehto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kreischer misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lehto.
Lehto staying out of range there.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Lehto counters with a series of strikes. Kreischer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kreischer misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.
Lehto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lehto slips a jab and a cross from Kreischer.
Kreischer swings for the body but Lehto moves out of range.
Lehto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kreischer misses with a looping right.
Kreischer slips under a jab.
Kreischer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kreischer misses the shot to the body.
As Kreischer backs off Lehto throws a huge counter combo but Kreischer manages to avoid it all.
Kreischer misses the jab.
Lehto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kreischer misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Kreischer throws the left hand but Lehto avoids the punch easily.
Lehto tries to land a front kick but Kreischer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kreischer is looking to clinch.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Lehto counters with an outside leg kick.
Kreischer closes the distance but Lehto moves to the side
and Lehto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehto slips a jab from Kreischer.
Lehto needs to keep his hands up - Kreischer had a free shot at his head there.
Kreischer digs a good body shot into Lehto's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kreischer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lehto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Kreischer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lehto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kreischer tries to throw a body punch but Lehto avoids it by throwing Kreischer back against the cage.
Lehto avoiding damage as Kreischer throws knees to the body.
Kreischer tries a body shot but Lehto blocks it.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Kreischer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Lehto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kreischer throws a right hand that misses
and Lehto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lehto misses with a few strikes there.
Lehto scores with a head kick.
Lehto moves away from the strike by Kreischer.
Lehto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kreischer counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreischer wants to clinch but Lehto slips to the side
and Lehto counters with a one-two to the body.
Lehto scores with a nice right hand.
Kreischer lands a body shot.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehto.
Kreischer misses with a straight left.
Lehto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kreischer's corner calls for a 1-2. Kreischer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kreischer misses with a hook.#CL#
Kreischer moves into range and clinches up with Lehto.
Lehto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Lehto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lehto drops his hands momentarily and Kreischer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Herbert Kreischer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Kreischer is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Lehto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kreischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lehto cracks Kreischer with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kreischer.
Lehto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kreischer misses with a right hand
and Lehto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kreischer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lehto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Lehto.
Kreischer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lehto avoids the body shot from Kreischer.
A jab from Kreischer misses. #T1#
Lehto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Kreischer connects with a body shot.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Lehto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lehto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lehto swings widly with a right hand
letting Kreischer counter with a right hand.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the body
and Lehto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kreischer.
Lehto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kreischer.
Lehto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kreischer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lehto counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Kreischer tries to clinch there but Lehto circles away.
Lehto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lehto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lehto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kreischer.
Kreischer misses the shot to the body.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehto.
Kreischer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreischer misses with a hook
and Lehto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kreischer misses with a jab to the body
and Kreischer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kreischer misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Lehto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kreischer misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lehto! But no joy.
Kreischer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Kreischer scores with a nice head shot.
Kreischer tries to clinch up.
Kreischer throws a body punch but Lehto moves out of range. #CL#
Kreischer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lehto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehto blocks a body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kreischer keeps control of Lehto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lehto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lehto is trying to force a seperation but Kreischer has the dominant position.
A short right from Lehto on the inside. #BC2#
Lehto breaks the clinch.
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut
and Lehto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lehto throws a head kick but Kreischer moves out of range. #T4#
Lehto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kreischer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lehto under the eye.
Lehto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kreischer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lehto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Lehto.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehto.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kreischer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kreischer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lehto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kreischer scores with a nice head shot.
Lehto swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Herbert Kreischer.
I think Kreischer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer retains his heavyweight title!
Herbert Kreischer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C268: Kreischer vs Hoost
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Kreischer lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Clarence Hoost has been cut.#CL#
Kreischer rushes Hoost and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Hoost manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Kreischer misses
and Hoost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Kreischer catches Hoost with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kreischer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreischer lands a body shot.
Kreischer loads up on a big right hand but Hoost slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Kreischer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoost doesn't seem phased though.
Kreischer takes a swing at Hoost's ribcage but misses.
Kreischer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hoost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreischer throws a jab when Hoost was well out of range.
Hoost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreischer.
Hoost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Kreischer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kreischer wants to clinch up but Hoost keeps it at a distance.
Hoost slips a jab from Kreischer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoost! But no joy.
Kreischer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kreischer throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoost has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kreischer takes a swing at Hoost's ribcage but misses.
Hoost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoost gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#That has opened up Clarence Hoost's cut even more.
No joy there for Kreischer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoost! But no joy.
Hoost doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Hoost swats away the attempt to clinch by Kreischer.
Hoost steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hoost walks into a jab.
Kreischer digs a good body shot into Hoost's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreischer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#The cut above Clarence Hoost's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kreischer swings for the body but Hoost moves out of range.
Hoost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kreischer misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Hoost 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hoost closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#Clarence Hoost's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kreischer, as that shot connected.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clarence Hoost's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Herbert Kreischer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C263: Lehto vs Kreischer
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Kreischer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lehto blocks an uppercut.
Kreischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehto controls his hands.
Lehto can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action. #BC#
Lehto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kreischer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lehto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kreischer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lehto throws a body kick that misses.
Kreischer misses with a double jab.
Kreischer blocks the body kick.
Lehto staying out of range there.
Kreischer lands a head shot.
Lehto throws a push kick but Kreischer slaps the foot to one side.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreischer tries to clinch but Lehto is having none of it.
Lehto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kreischer misses with a wild combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kreischer checks a leg kick.
Kreischer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreischer. Lehto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Lehto is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Lehto.
Kreischer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lehto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kreischer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lehto counters with a nice uppercut.
Kreischer throws a right hand that misses
letting Lehto counter with a right hand.
Lehto is looking to chop away at Kreischer's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kreischer! But no joy.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreischer throws a hook but Lehto avoids it easily.
Lehto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lehto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Kreischer misses. #T2##CL2#
Kreischer pushes Lehto up against the cage in a clinch.
Kreischer blocks a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kreischer tries a body shot but Lehto blocks it.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kreischer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lehto's face. #CUT2#It looks like Charon Lehto has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer landing knees to the body.
Lehto wants to get back to striking at distance but Kreischer won't allow it.
Kreischer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer scores a nice knee to the body.
Lehto is breathing heavily.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kreischer is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Kreischer.
Kreischer pushes Lehto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kreischer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kreischer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kreischer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kreischer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Kreischer. #T3#
Kreischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kreischer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer gets through Lehto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kreischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lehtos head.
Kreischer has Lehto pressed against the cage, preventing Lehto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lehto can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Kreischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehto is trying to push Kreischer away but Kreischer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kreischer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lehto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kreischer can turn it around.
Kreischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lehtos head.
Kreischer scores with a shoulder strike.
Kreischer lands a shot to the body.
Lehto takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreischer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kreischer misses with a punch to the body.
Kreischer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Kreischer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kreischer.
Lehto missing with knees to the body.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Kreischer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A shot in the inside from Kreischer.
Kreischer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kreischer scores with a shoulder strike.
Kreischer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kreischer misses with a body punch.
Kreischer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kreischer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lehto is defending well for now.
Lehto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kreischer has him pressed against the cage.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Lehto blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreischer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kreischer scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Lehto is rocked!
Kreischer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Lehto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kreischer lands a big right hand that drops Lehto! The killer instinct kicks in and Kreischer finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kreischer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Herbert Kreischer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C260: Arroyo vs Ji Woo II
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Kreischer punishes Rivera's body with a nice straight punch.
Kreischer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kreischer misses with a hook.
Rivera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rivera misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kreischer to counter with a crisp jab.
Kreischer lands a nice hook to Rivera's body. Rivera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kreischer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rivera counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Kreischer.
Kreischer ducks under a wild hook from Rivera.
Kreischer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rivera with a body shot.
Rivera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kreischer lands a two punch combo.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Kreischer scores with a hook.
Kreischer lands a nice hook to Rivera's body. Rivera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kreischer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Rivera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kreischer dips to his left and cracks Rivera with an uppercut!
Kreischer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kreischer is pawing at Rivera, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Rivera's nose. Rivera is badly hurt! Kreischer pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Rivera tries desperately to hold on but Kreischer is relentless in his assault! As Rivera receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Kreischer away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
After winning the bout, Herbert Kreischer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C258: Albatross vs Gebhardt II
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Kreischer lunges at Matti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matti's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Parta Matti has been cut.
Kreischer throws a jab but it's blocked by Matti.
Kreischer throws a hook but Matti blocks it.
Matti is looking for a counter combo.
Matti scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Matti.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kreischer.
Kreischer works Matti's body with a nice hook.
Kreischer lands a nice hook to Matti's body. Matti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kreischer throws a body shot but no joy.
Matti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matti takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreischer moves away.
Kreischer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matti. Matti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matti with a hook.
A punch combination from Kreischer misses.
A jab from Matti misses.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matti was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Matti lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Matti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kreischer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matti scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#Parta Matti's cut is getting worse.
Matti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreischer misses with a straight right.
Kreischer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Matti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matti's corner calls for a 1-2. Matti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matti clobbers Kreischer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matti connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Matti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matti lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matti cracks Kreischer with a nice body shot.
Matti can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action.
A body shot lands from Kreischer.
Kreischer blocks a body shot from Matti.
Matti trying to stall but Kreischer improves his position.
Matti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Matti misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Matti blocks an uppercut.
Matti swings wildly with an uppercut but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head.
Matti swings wildly with an uppercut but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hand to the body from Kreischer.
Matti is breathing heavily.
Matti misses with the head strike.
Kreischer has a couple of punches blocked by Matti.
Kreischer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matti seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kreischer can turn it around.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
Matti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kreischer scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Kreischer. #CUT2#Parta Matti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kreischer. #ROC2#Matti is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Parta Matti's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kreischer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Matti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kreischer.
Kreischer is working Matti over against the cage.
Kreischer has Matti pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Matti is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Kreischer - that's hurt Matti badly! Oh, another knee lands and Matti is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Matti doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Herbert Kreischer!
A victorious Herbert Kreischer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Parta Matti had this to say: 'PARTY PARTY PARTY!!! Did I really lose if I get to PARTY?'.

Event: GAMMA#1027 Tam v Custer
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Kreischer blocks a low kick nicely.
Kreischer blocks a jab.
Gasgoine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Paul Gasgoine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gasgoine throws a low kick, looking for Kreischer's leg but Kreischer calmly moves out of range.
Gasgoine connects with a right hand. Kreischer shakes it off.
Nice shot by Kreischer.
Kreischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gasgoine moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gasgoine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kreischer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gasgoine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kreischer takes a swing at Gasgoine's ribcage but misses.
Kreischer is looking to clinch but Gasgoine is avoiding it.
Kreischer digs a good body shot into Gasgoine's ribs.
Gasgoine avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been informed that Gasgoine has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Gasgoine is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gasgoine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gasgoine. Kreischer shrugs it off though.
Kreischer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gasgoine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Kreischer connects with the punch.
Gasgoine slips a straight right by Kreischer.
Kreischer thuds his right hand into Gasgoine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gasgoine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gasgoine throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kreischer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Gasgoine is rocked!
Gasgoine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kreischer.
Gasgoine misses with a body shot.
Kreischer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kreischer misses with a straight left.
Gasgoine misses with a body kick.
Gasgoine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kreischer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gasgoine blocks a jab.
Kreischer moves out of range as Gasgoine throws a body kick.
Kreischer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gasgoine lands a leg kick that knocks Kreischer off balance momentarily.
Gasgoine misses with a right hand
and Kreischer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreischer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Kreischer misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gasgoine! But no joy.
A jab from Kreischer misses.
It seemed like Gasgoine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gasgoine scores with a jab to the head.
Kreischer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Kreischer.
Gasgoine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gasgoine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kreischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gasgoine.
Nice uppercut there from Gasgoine.
Gasgoine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kreischer tries to clinch there but Gasgoine circles away.
Gasgoine is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kreischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gasgoine.
Kreischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Kreischer finds it's target.
Gasgoine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kreischer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gasgoine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreischer.
Gasgoine now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kreischer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gasgoine can pounce on him.
Gasgoine keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Gasgoine throws a sloppy body shot
and Kreischer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Kreischer sends Gasgoine down but not out. Kreischer dives into side control looking to finish.
Gasgoine is still in real trouble! Can Kreischer finish him?
Gasgoine is looking to regain half guard here but Kreischer keeps moving and retains side control.
Kreischer scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Gasgoine is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kreischer can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1022 Maline vs Herbert
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Kreischer slips under a jab.
Batirovenkekikala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Batirovenkekikala stuns Kreischer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Kreischer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a straight right.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to counter punch.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the side of Kreischer's head but Kreischer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kreischer staying out of range there.
Batirovenkekikala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Batirovenkekikala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreischer.
Batirovenkekikala throws a right hand that misses
and Kreischer counters with a left to the body.
Batirovenkekikala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kreischer counters with a nice uppercut.
Kreischer throws a looping overhand right but Batirovenkekikala ducks down to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreischer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batirovenkekikala.
Kreischer blocks a jab.
Batirovenkekikala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreischer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kreischer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kreischer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batirovenkekikala throws out the jab.
Batirovenkekikala misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Kreischer lands a jab to the head.
Batirovenkekikala slips under a jab from Kreischer.
Batirovenkekikala wants to land a leg kick but Kreischer is out of range.
Kreischer works Batirovenkekikala's body with a nice hook.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook but Kreischer blocks it.
Kreischer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kreischer to counter with a crisp jab.
Kreischer cracks Batirovenkekikala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kreischer avoids the body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kreischer! But no joy.
Kreischer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batirovenkekikala was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Kreischer tries to clinch up
letting Batirovenkekikala counter with a right hand.
Kreischer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batirovenkekikala.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreischer scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Kreischer clinches up against the cage.
Kreischer misses with some punches. #T2#
Batirovenkekikala misses with the head strike.
Batirovenkekikala looking to stall.
Batirovenkekikala avoiding damage as Kreischer throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Kreischer - that landed with a thud.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batirovenkekikala avoids it.
Batirovenkekikala has a couple of punches blocked by Kreischer.
Batirovenkekikala blocks a body shot from Kreischer.
A head punch on the inside from Batirovenkekikala fails to land.
Kreischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Batirovenkekikala looking to slow down the pace here.
Batirovenkekikala has a couple of punches blocked by Kreischer.
Batirovenkekikala misses with some punches.
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Batirovenkekikala throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreischer.
Batirovenkekikala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
Kreischer missing with knees to the body.
Kreischer blocks an uppercut.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Batirovenkekikala backwards.
Batirovenkekikala gets through Kreischer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Batirovenkekikala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kreischer.
Batirovenkekikala is breathing heavily.
Kreischer can't find room to land a body shot as Batirovenkekikala controls the action.
Kreischer blocking some punches.
Kreischer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batirovenkekikala backwards.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kreischer lands a nice shot to the body.
Batirovenkekikala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batirovenkekikala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kreischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Batirovenkekikala has a couple of punches blocked by Kreischer.
Kreischer digs a right hand into Batirovenkekikala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Batirovenkekikala's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Kreischer.
Kreischer digs a right hand underneath Batirovenkekikala's ribcage. Batirovenkekikala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kreischer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kreischer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kreischer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
Kreischer lands a left hand.
Kreischer lands a shot to the body.
Kreischer digs a right hand into Batirovenkekikala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Batirovenkekikala's gas tank. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a right hand.
Kreischer lands with a left to the head.
A knee to the head by Kreischer. #CUT2#It looks like Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has been cut.
Kreischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kreischer tries a body shot but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
Kreischer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batirovenkekikala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batirovenkekikala takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kreischer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kreischer works on Batirovenkekikala's body with a couple of short punches.
Kreischer landing knees to the body.
Kreischer tries to work over Batirovenkekikala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kreischer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Batirovenkekikala's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Batirovenkekikala is blocking nicely.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Batirovenkekikala is blocking nicely.
Batirovenkekikala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kreischer blocks an uppercut.
Kreischer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Batirovenkekikala seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kreischer can turn it around.
Kreischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Kreischer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala's cut.
That's time! Batirovenkekikala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kreischer slips a straight right by Batirovenkekikala.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut.
Batirovenkekikala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kreischer throws out the jab.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batirovenkekikala was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Batirovenkekikala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Batirovenkekikala shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kreischer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Batirovenkekikala throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kreischer counter with a right hand.
Kreischer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Batirovenkekikala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Batirovenkekikala is looking for a counter combo.
Kreischer defending well as Batirovenkekikala loads up on a big left hand.
Kreischer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batirovenkekikala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreischer moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut. Batirovenkekikala saw that one coming.
Kreischer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kreischer is out of range and Batirovenkekikala settles back down. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Batirovenkekikala tries a body shot but Kreischer blocks it. #T1#
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Kreischer lands a right hand.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kreischer blocks a body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
Kreischer lands with a light punch inside.
Kreischer is leaning against Batirovenkekikala and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kreischer scores with a knee to the head.
Kreischer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kreischer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Kreischer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Kreischer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreischer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Batirovenkekikala has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kreischer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Batirovenkekikala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kreischer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala tries to throw a body punch but Kreischer avoids it by throwing Batirovenkekikala back against the cage.
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Batirovenkekikala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Kreischer tries to land knees in the clinch but Batirovenkekikala avoids the damage to the body.
Kreischer prevents a body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with some punches.
Kreischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kreischer.
Kreischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kreischer.
Batirovenkekikala's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kreischer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Batirovenkekikala misses with some punches.
Batirovenkekikala tries a body shot but Kreischer blocks it.
Kreischer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
Kreischer lands a shot to the body.
Kreischer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Batirovenkekikala in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Batirovenkekikala on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Batirovenkekikala misses with some punches.
Batirovenkekikala throws a head punch that misses.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T3#
Batirovenkekikala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kreischer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Batirovenkekikala has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kreischer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Batirovenkekikala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kreischer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kreischer with a knee to the head.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Kreischer lands a shoulder strike.
Batirovenkekikala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kreischer landing knees to the head.
A hook to the body from Kreischer.
Batirovenkekikala prevents a body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kreischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Batirovenkekikala controls his hands. #T4#
Batirovenkekikala misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kreischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kreischer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kreischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kreischer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Batirovenkekikala has a couple of punches blocked by Kreischer.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kreischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Batirovenkekikala blocks it.
Batirovenkekikala throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreischer.
Batirovenkekikala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Batirovenkekikala.
Kreischer blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kreischer on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala tries a body shot but Kreischer blocks it.
Kreischer lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreischer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kreischer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kreischer lands with a right to the head.
Kreischer scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Kreischer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Kreischer. That snapped Batirovenkekikala's head back.
Kreischer cracks Batirovenkekikala with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Batirovenkekikala looks to land a right hand but Kreischer moved out of range.
Batirovenkekikala looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreischer is just out of range.
Kreischer scores with a jab to the body.
Batirovenkekikala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kreischer.
Batirovenkekikala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kreischer misses the target.
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batirovenkekikala manages to avoid it.
Batirovenkekikala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreischer.
Batirovenkekikala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kreischer has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batirovenkekikala swings for the body but Kreischer moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kreischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Batirovenkekikala is just out of range.
Batirovenkekikala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kreischer was well out of range. Poor timing from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses the shot to the body.
Batirovenkekikala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kreischer counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Kreischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Batirovenkekikala.
Kreischer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Batirovenkekikala at a distance.
Kreischer misses with a looping left.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a body shot.
Batirovenkekikala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kreischer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kreischer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batirovenkekikala on the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala cracks Kreischer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kreischer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kreischer wants to clinch up but Batirovenkekikala keeps it at a distance.
Kreischer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Batirovenkekikala misses
and Batirovenkekikala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a low kick.
Batirovenkekikala swings for the body but Kreischer moves out of range. #CL2#
Kreischer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Batirovenkekikala, pushing him back against the cage.
Batirovenkekikala misses with the head strike.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kreischer prevents a body shot from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
Kreischer lands a good knee to the midsection. Batirovenkekikala won't want to take too many of those.
Kreischer with a knee to the head.
Kreischer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kreischer lands a body punch.
Kreischer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Batirovenkekikala lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Kreischer gets through Batirovenkekikala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreischer's elbow.
Kreischer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kreischer lands a nice uppercut.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Kreischer.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batirovenkekikala avoids it.
Batirovenkekikala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Batirovenkekikala swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Kreischer scores with a shoulder strike.
Batirovenkekikala avoiding damage as Kreischer throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kreischer.
Kreischer digs a right hand underneath Batirovenkekikala's ribcage. Batirovenkekikala let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kreischer lands a shot to the body.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head.
Kreischer with a knee to the head.
Kreischer missing with knees to the body.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kreischer missing with knees to the body.
Batirovenkekikala lands a body shot.
Kreischer blocks an uppercut.
Batirovenkekikala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Batirovenkekikala throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreischer.
Batirovenkekikala is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Batirovenkekikala is looking to control Kreischer's arms but Kreischer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Batirovenkekikala has his back to the cage.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batirovenkekikala avoids it.
Kreischer landing knees to the head. #T4#
Kreischer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Batirovenkekikala backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batirovenkekikala tries to throw a body punch but Kreischer avoids it by throwing Batirovenkekikala back against the cage.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
Kreischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala misses with the head strike.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batirovenkekikala avoids it.
Kreischer lands a nice knee to the body.
Batirovenkekikala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kreischer misses with a punch on the inside.
Herbert Kreischer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kreischer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Batirovenkekikala misses with some punches.
Kreischer scores with a knee to the head.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kreischer lands a shot to the body.
Kreischer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kreischer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kreischer.
Batirovenkekikala misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herbert Kreischer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kreischer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herbert Kreischer!
An out of breath Herbert Kreischer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1019 Herbert v Beau
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
Canada throws a body shot but no joy.
Kreischer misses with a body shot.
Kreischer blocks the body kick.
A left lands for Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Canada misses.
No joy there for Kreischer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kreischer sets himself, and Canada steps forward looking for the clinch! Kreischer avoids it this time.
Canada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canada. #TD2#
Canada drives through with a takedown into Kreischer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Canada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Canada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kreischer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canada.
Canada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kreischer wants to sweep here but Canada controlling him for the moment.
Kreischer has his hands on Canada's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Canada is looking to work some ground and pound but Kreischer has wrist control.
Canada throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canada throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Canada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kreischer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kreischer controlling Canada's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kreischer throws a hook but Canada blocks it.
Kreischer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Canada slips a jab and a cross from Kreischer.
Kreischer tests Canada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kreischer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Kreischer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Canada stopping the sweep attempt from Kreischer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kreischer holds on and takes a little breather.
Kreischer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canada.
Canada looking to pass the guard.
Kreischer wants to sweep here but Canada controlling him for the moment.
Canada trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreischer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canada throws a strike but Kreischer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Canada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kreischer throws an elbow that misses. Canada uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kreischer's guard. Nice move by Canada!#REVB##T3#
Canada won't allow Kreischer to sweep him here.
Kreischer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Canada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canada trying to control but Kreischer is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kreischer pulls Canada in close to prevent any damage.
Canada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kreischer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Canada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Canada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kreischer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Canada working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kreischer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kreischer, not yet.
Canada trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreischer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canada throwing strikes from guard but Kreischer blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Canada tests Kreischer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canada. Kreischer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kreischer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kreischer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Canada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
A swing and a miss from Kreischer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beau Canada dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Canada scores with a jab to the head. #TD2#
Canada scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kreischer regains half guard.
Canada prevents Kreischer from improving his position.
Canada wants to stand but Kreischer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kreischer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Canada is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Canada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Canada postures up and lands a big shot to Kreischer's brow.
Canada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kreischer controlling Canada's posture.
Canada throws a big right hand that misses.
Canada trying to control but Kreischer is working from the bottom.
Canada connects with a couple of short punches.
Canada is looking to work some ground and pound but Kreischer has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Canada misses with a hook. Kreischer ducked under it nicely.
Kreischer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Canada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Canada has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Canada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Kreischer takes one on the button.
Canada throws out a powerful jab.#KD2#
Canada catches Kreischer napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Kreischer to the canvas! #ROC2#Kreischer is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oh Kreischer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kreischer is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kreischer throwing strikes but missing.
Kreischer seems to have got his legs back now.#ES2#
Canada is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kreischer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kreischer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Canada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Canada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kreischer moves away.
Kreischer throws a shot from downtown. Canada moves away and avoids it.
Canada scores with a jab.
Canada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Canada lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Canada feints and then cracks Kreischer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kreischer down.
Canada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kreischer under the eye.
Canada cracks Kreischer with a good jab.
Kreischer throws a predictable looking body shot #KD2#
and Canada lands a stunning uppercut that sends Kreischer to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canada throwing shots but Kreischer is blocking nicely.
Canada working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Canada looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kreischer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Canada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kreischer's head.
Canada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Canada trying to control the action but Kreischer is working from the bottom.
Kreischer is looking to control Canada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kreischer avoid being mounted?
Kreischer tries to get to full guard but Canada has control of the leg. #T4#
Ground and pound from Canada.
Canada thows a huge punch but Kreischer dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Canada is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Canada is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Canada not doing much here.
Canada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Beau Canada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Herbert Kreischer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Kreischer does it's job there.
Kreischer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kreischer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kreischer blocks a low kick nicely.
Canada swings for the body but Kreischer moves out of range.
Kreischer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good standup being displayed there by Canada as he connects with a hook.
Kreischer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Canadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kreischer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canada swats away the attempt to clinch by Kreischer.
A left lands for Canada.
Kreischer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canada misses with a hook
and Kreischer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Canada misses.
Canada misses with a body shot. #T1#
Canada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Kreischer closes the distance and pushes Canada back into the cage.#TD2#
Canada has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kreischer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kreischer covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Kreischer trying to control the position but Canada manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Canada go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Beau Canada has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kreischer covering up well under a series of strikes from Canada.
Canada thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kreischer trying to control the action but Canada just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Kreischer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Beau Canada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Canada has good solid back control here.
Canada is looking to control Kreischer but Kreischer is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be Kreischer right now. #T3#
Kreischer wants to escape the position.
Canada trying to control.
Kreischer trying to control the hands but Canada breaks the grip.
Herbert Kreischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Canada's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kreischer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Canada's guard. Nice work there by Kreischer.
Kreischer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Canada wants to stand up but Kreischer is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beau Canada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Canada winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beau Canada!
Beau Canada really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Herbert Kreischer was interviewed post fight and said 'When I was 22 I got involved with the Russian mafia. This is how it happened...'.

Event: GAMMA#1014 Herbert v Hawk
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Fleximario connects with a leg kick.
Kreischer digs a good body shot into Fleximario's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Fleximario misses. #CL#
Kreischer has managed to clinch.
Fleximario lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Fleximario manages to break the clinch.
Kreischer's corner calls for a 1-2. Kreischer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kreischer throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fleximario to counter with a crisp jab.
Fleximario with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kreischer to score with a decent uppercut.
Kreischer looks to land a left hand but Fleximario moved out of range nicely.
Fleximario feints a counter leg kick.
Kreischer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kreischer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fleximario slips under a jab from Kreischer.
Kreischer takes a swing at Fleximario's ribcage but misses.
Fleximario looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kreischer misses with a hook. Fleximario ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Fleximario finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fleximario closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fleximario loads up on a big right hand but Kreischer slips the punch.
Fleximario bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fleximario cracks Kreischer with a good jab.
Fleximario walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Fleximario.
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fleximario manages to avoid it.
Kreischer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fleximario cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Fleximario counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kreischer lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleximario tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kreischer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kreischer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kreischer misses with a looping left.
Kreischer misses with a lunging right hand
and Fleximario connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Kreischer misses
and Kreischer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kreischer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Fleximario on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kreischer throws a lazy uppercut
and Fleximario counters with a nice uppercut.
Kreischer missing with a left hand there. Fleximario was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut.
Fleximario staying out of range there.
Kreischer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kreischer misses with a straight right. #T3#
Fleximario defending well as Kreischer loads up on a big left hand.
Fleximario looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kreischer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fleximario throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleximario.
Kreischer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kreischer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fleximario's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A low kick from Fleximario is predictable there
and Kreischer counters with a right hand to the body.
Kreischer throws a right hand that misses
and Fleximario counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fleximario misses with a lunging right hand
and Kreischer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kreischer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fleximario connects with a leg kick.
Kreischer looks to land a right hand but Fleximario moved out of range.
Kreischer lands a slapping body shot.
Kreischer ducks under a wild hook from Fleximario.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Kreischer with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleximario throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fleximario throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fleximario was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Kreischer looks to clinch
and Fleximario counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Kreischer blocks a jab.
Kreischer is looking to clinch.
Fleximario appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fleximario moves out of range of the strikes.
Fleximario looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fleximario lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Kreischer has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Fleximario manages to break the clinch.
Fleximario throws a leg kick but Kreischer sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hawk Fleximario will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Herbert Kreischer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fleximario moves away from the strike by Kreischer.
Kreischer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fleximario counters with a good, hard body kick but Kreischer shrugs it off.
Fleximario scores with a nice head shot.
Fleximario takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fleximario misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fleximario is looking to score with low kicks.
Fleximario misses with a left hand
and Kreischer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kreischer throws an overhand right that lands on Fleximario's shoulder, as Fleximario tries to avoid the shot.
Kreischer backing away here, and Fleximario unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Kreischer.
Fleximario has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer misses with a hook to the body
and Fleximario counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Fleximario counters with a nice leg kick.
Kreischer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fleximario with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Fleximario bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kreischer's head.
Kreischer throws a jab but it's blocked by Fleximario.
Fleximario has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fleximario is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreischer.
Fleximario throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Fleximario makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fleximario takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fleximario fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kreischer.
Fleximario misses with a leg kick.
Kreischer misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Kreischer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fleximario shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hawk Fleximario seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Kreischer throws an off balance right hand
and Fleximario counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fleximario looks to land a right hand but Kreischer moved out of range.
Kreischer throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kreischer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fleximario on the side of the head.
Fleximario on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fleximario scores with a hook to the body. Kreischer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kreischer is looking to clinch but Fleximario is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fleximario! But no joy.
Fleximario ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Kreischer misses.
Kreischer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fleximario's head.
Fleximario connects with a jab.
Fleximario throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Kreischer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Kreischer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kreischer missing with knees to the body.
Fleximario is looking to break free of the clinch but Kreischer has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Kreischer fails to land. #BC2#
Fleximario pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fleximario throws a head kick but Kreischer moves out of range.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut
and Fleximario counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fleximario throws a poor cross that misses
and Kreischer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kreischer loads up on a big right hand but Fleximario slips the punch.
Kreischer missing with a left hand there. Fleximario was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fleximario appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kreischer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Fleximario tries to keep at a distance but Kreischer has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
A short left from Fleximario.
Fleximario lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleximario wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Fleximario breaks the clinch.
Kreischer throws an overhand right that lands on Fleximario's shoulder, as Fleximario tries to avoid the shot.
Fleximario looks to throw the jab but Kreischer is out of range.
Kreischer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fleximario manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fleximario tries to move into range but Kreischer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fleximario moves away.
Kreischer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kreischer.
Kreischer throws out a loose jab but Fleximario uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fleximario lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Herbert Kreischer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Herbert Kreischer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Fleximario displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kreischer throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Fleximario - just one landing.
Kreischer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fleximario makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kreischer really felt that one!
Fleximario takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kreischer throws the left hand but Fleximario avoids the punch easily.
Fleximario flicks out a counter leg kick but Kreischer steps away.
Kreischer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fleximario.
Fleximario lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kreischer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fleximario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kreischer throws a sloppy body shot
letting Fleximario counter with a right hand.
Fleximario lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Fleximario uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
Kreischer closes the distance but Fleximario moves to the side
and Fleximario counters with a leg kick.
Fleximario lands a nice shot that snaps Kreischer's head back.
Kreischer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kreischer darts in trying to clinch
and Fleximario counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Fleximario.
Fleximario uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
A little jabbing left from Fleximario on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fleximario lands the left hand.
Fleximario misses with a head kick.
Kreischer takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fleximario moves away.
Fleximario looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fleximario throws the left hand but Kreischer avoids the punch easily.
Kreischer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fleximario counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreischer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kreischer misses the shot to the body.
Fleximario only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleximario misses with a low kick.
Fleximario scores with a hook.
Kreischer thuds a left hand into Fleximario's body.
Fleximario on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Fleximario fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kreischer on the side of the head.
Fleximario lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleximario.
That kick from Fleximario tenderised Kreischer's leg. Kreischer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kreischer looks to land a right hand but Fleximario moved out of range.
Kreischer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fleximario. Fleximario obviously looking to wear him down.
Kreischer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fleximario's hands.
Kreischer tries to clinch
and Fleximario counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kreischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleximario is just out of range.
Kreischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreischer jabs Fleximario to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fleximario misses with a leg kick
letting Kreischer counter with a right hand.
Kreischer's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Fleximario, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleximario ducks right into an uppercut from Kreischer.
Fleximario jabs Kreischer right on the nose. Kreischer blinks but takes it well.
Kreischer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fleximario throws out a counter right but Kreischer avoids it with no problem.
Kreischer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fleximario manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kreischer cracks Fleximario with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fleximario lands with a shot to the body.
Fleximario throws out a loose jab but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kreischer misses the target.
Kreischer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kreischer throws a jab but it's blocked by Fleximario.
Fleximario now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kreischer throws a body punch but Fleximario moves out of range.
Fleximario swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hawk Fleximario really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herbert Kreischer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Kreischer wants to clinch.
Fleximario looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Kreischer closes the distance and pushes Fleximario back into the cage.
Fleximario misses with a body punch.
Kreischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fleximarios head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fleximario.
Kreischer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fleximario's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#BC2#
Fleximario breaks from the clinch.
Fleximario connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kreischer's hands.
Fleximario tests Kreischer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fleximario lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1##KD2#
Fleximario lands a big head kick that sends Kreischer tumbling to the mat! Fleximario takes a step backwards and waves Kreischer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fleximario blocks a jab.#CL#
Kreischer drives through and clinches with Fleximario against the cage.
Kreischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Fleximario manages to break the clinch.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the body
and Fleximario counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Fleximario tries to keep at a distance but Kreischer has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleximario managing to block the knees to the body from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Fleximario breaks from the clinch.
Fleximario misses the jab.
Kreischer is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Kreischer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fleximario.#CL#
Kreischer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kreischer tries to land knees in the clinch but Fleximario avoids the damage to the body.
Fleximario tries to break free but Kreischer pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Fleximario escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fleximario has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Fleximario.
Kreischer misses the jab.
Kreischer closes the distance but Fleximario moves to the side
and Fleximario counters with an outside leg kick.
Good exchange - Fleximario coming out on top.
Kreischer misses with a lunging right hand
and Fleximario counters with a nice uppercut.
Fleximario takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Fleximario walks into a left hand.
Kreischer misses with a looping left.
Fleximario moves out of range as Kreischer strikes.
Kreischer checks a low kick from Fleximario.
Kreischer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleximario lands a glancing blow to the side of Kreischer's head.
Fleximario misses with a body shot.
Kreischer throws a right hand that Fleximario ducks under and follows up with a left that Fleximario also avoids with ease.
Fleximario moves out of range as Kreischer strikes.
Kreischer throws the left hand but Fleximario avoids the punch easily.
Fleximario stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Fleximario darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fleximario walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD2#
Fleximario lands a big head kick that sends Kreischer tumbling to the mat! Fleximario takes a step backwards and waves Kreischer back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kreischer is rocked!
A big right from Kreischer misses.
Oh Kreischer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Fleximario lands a big right hand that sends Kreischer crashing to the mat! Fleximario stays standing though and waves Kreischer back to his feet!
Kreischer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fleximario misses with a low kick.
Fleximario swats away the attempt to clinch by Kreischer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fleximario walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hawk Fleximario dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Herbert Kreischer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Kreischer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fleximario's head.
Kreischer seems to have got his legs back now.
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fleximario manages to avoid it.
Fleximario steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kreischer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fleximario counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kreischer takes one to the chin there.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleximario.
Fleximario looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fleximario slips under a jab.
Fleximario doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kreischer scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Kreischer moves into range and clinches up with Fleximario.
Fleximario scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fleximario lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Fleximario.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Kreischer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fleximario cracks Kreischer with a nice body shot.
Fleximario lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#Kreischer is rocked!
Fleximario scores with a shot to the side of Kreischer's head.
Oh Kreischer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Fleximario's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kreischer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Fleximario on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fleximario pounces like a tiger and cracks Kreischer with a vicious hook! Kreischer is down but not out! Fleximario follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hawk Fleximario!
Hawk Fleximario is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Hawk Fleximario thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Herbert Kreischer was interviewed post fight and said 'When I was 22 I got involved with the Russian mafia. This is how it happened...'.

Event: GAMMA#1011 Riker v Kreischer
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Kreischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riker. #CL#
Riker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kreischer, pushing him back against the cage.
Kreischer misses with a punch on the inside.
Kreischer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kreischer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Riker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Riker tries to work over Kreischer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kreischer working aggressively here.
Kreischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer tries to throw a body punch but Riker avoids it by throwing Kreischer back against the cage.
Kreischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riker's elbow.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Riker avoids it.
Kreischer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riker blocks it with crossed arms.
Kreischer lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Riker is breathing heavily.
Kreischer gets through Riker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riker backwards.
Kreischer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riker.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kreischer obliges.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Kreischer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riker.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kreischer.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kreischer obliges.
Kreischer with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Kreischer.
Kreischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kreischer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kreischer presses Riker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kreischer lands with a right to the head.
Riker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kreischer smiles and moves away.
Kreischer scores with a hook.
Kreischer throws a jab when Riker was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Riker misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Kreischer cracks Riker with an uppercut from hell and Riker crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Kreischer's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #CUT2#It looks like William Riker has been cut.
Kreischer lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Kreischer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#Riker is rocked!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kreischer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oh Riker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Riker seems to have got his legs back now.
Kreischer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kreischer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kreischer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kreischer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riker keeping full guard, as Kreischer tries to pass.
Kreischer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kreischer throwing strikes but missing.
Kreischer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Riker's head.
Riker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kreischer postures up in Riker's guard and throws a big left but Riker blocks it.
Kreischer lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Kreischer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kreischer chips away with some ground and pound.
Kreischer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kreischer landing with the ground and pound.
Kreischer landing with the ground and pound.
Kreischer throwing strikes but missing.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kreischer working his ground and pound in the gym.
Kreischer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kreischer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kreischer throwing strikes from guard but Riker blocks nicely.
Kreischer is looking to work some ground and pound but Riker has wrist control.
Kreischer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Kreischer postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Riker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kreischer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Riker's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kreischer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kreischer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Riker wants to pass the guard but Kreischer is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kreischer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kreischer, not yet.
Kreischer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Riker has passed into side control.
Kreischer tries to buck Riker off but Riker is having none of it.
Riker trying to control the action but Kreischer is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Kreischer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Riker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Riker.
Riker tries to counter with a takedown but Kreischer is quick to defend against it.
Riker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Riker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kreischer scores with a nice strike.
Riker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Riker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Riker clinches.
Riker can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action.
Kreischer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riker backwards.
Kreischer lands an uppercut.
Riker misses with a body punch. #TD#
Riker jumps guard and drags Kreischer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kreischer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kreischer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riker works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Riker looking for a guillotine here but Kreischer defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreischer throwing strikes from guard but Riker blocks nicely. #T1#
Kreischer working some strikes from top position.
Kreischer landing some decent shots from guard.
Kreischer preventing the sweep.
Riker has momentary wrist control but Kreischer slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Riker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kreischer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kreischer loads up on a big left hand. Riker felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kreischer looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Riker can't hide his disappointment, as Kreischer celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer is the new super heavyweight champion!
Herbert Kreischer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1005 Herbert v Rua
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Kreischer misses with a series of wild punches.
An inside leg kick from Rua misses.
Kreischer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kreischer lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Wanderlei Rua has been cut.
Rua keeps the fight on the outside.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Kreischer.
Kreischer works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Kreischer. That snapped Rua's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua misses with a looping right.
Jab by Rua.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the body
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Kreischer throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Rua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Rua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rua throws a poor cross that misses
and Kreischer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Wanderlei Rua's cut even more.
Rua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rua darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kreischer misses with a hook
and Rua counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kreischer lands with an overhand left.
Kreischer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kreischer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut
and Rua counters with a nice body kick.
Kreischer looks to throw the jab but Rua is out of range.
Rua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kreischer misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Kreischer.
It seemed like Rua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Rua slips under a jab.
Rua has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kreischer throws out a loose jab but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Rua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kreischer scores with a hook to the body. Rua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kreischer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rua. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Kreischer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rua, pushing him back against the cage.
Kreischer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rua is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Rua fails to land.
Kreischer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kreischer with a knee to the head.
Rua swings wildly with an uppercut but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kreischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Kreischer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kreischer landing knees to the head.
Kreischer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Rua blocks it.
Kreischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rua tries to circle away but Kreischer has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Kreischer lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Rua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kreischer takes a swing at Rua's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Rua.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Kreischer moves into the clinch successfully.
Kreischer tries a body shot but Rua blocks it.
Rua with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rua tries to circle away but Kreischer has him pinned against the cage.
Kreischer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rua's face. #CUT#The cut above Wanderlei Rua's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kreischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kreischer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Rua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Kreischer. #T4#
Kreischer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
Kreischer throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#Wanderlei Rua's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rua misses the jab.
A cross from Rua lands.
Kreischer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kreischer swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Kreischer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a straight right.
Rua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rua throws a shot from downtown. Kreischer moves away and avoids it.
Rua misses with the body kick
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Kreischer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kreischer misses with a looping right.
Rua tests Kreischer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kreischer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rua! But no joy.
Kreischer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rua throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kreischer's head.#CL#
Kreischer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rua, pushing him back against the cage.
Rua is trying to force a seperation but Kreischer has the dominant position.#BC2#
Rua breaks from the clinch.
Rua misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Kreischer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreischer looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Rua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Rua takes one to the chin there.
Rua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wanderlei Rua's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Herbert Kreischer!
A very excited looking Herbert Kreischer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#1001 Karim v Herbert
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Kreischer misses with a hook.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kreischer lands with an overhand left.
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Kreischer throws a one two combo.
Kreischer avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Kreischer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kreischer blocks a leg kick.
Kreischer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kreischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer lands with a good body shot.
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kreischer connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Kreischer wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kreischer throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kreischer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Kreischer misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreischer.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kreischer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Kreischer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Kreischer throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands with a nice body kick.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Kreischer avoids it.
Kreischer lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Kreischer avoids it.
Kreischer swinging wildly here.
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Kreischer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Kreischer misses the body punch
and Kreischer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Kreischer misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Johnson.
Kreischer cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kreischer throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kreischer swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Kreischer sees coming a mile off.
Kreischer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kreischer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
A big left from Kreischer misses.
Kreischer digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Kreischer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kreischer throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with a hook. Kreischer ducked under it nicely.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kreischer loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kreischer.
A swing and a miss from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Karim Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Herbert Kreischer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Johnson throws a push kick but Kreischer slaps the foot to one side.
Kreischer misses with a double jab.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kreischer on the side of the head.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kreischer throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Johnson looks to throw a body kick
and Kreischer counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Kreischer.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kreischer throws a big shot that misses.
Kreischer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kreischer is breathing heavily.#T1#
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kreischer.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kreischer misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Kreischer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kreischer checks it well.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kreischer.
Kreischer tries to clinch up
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Kreischer tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Kreischer back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#That has opened up Herbert Kreischer's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a right hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kreischer throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Kreischer is rocked!
Johnson cracks Kreischer with a left hook right on the temple and Kreischer goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Johnson lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kreischer is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
A less than humble Karim Johnson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Herbert Kreischer had this to say: 'When I was 22 I got involved with the Russian mafia. This is how it happened...'.

Event: GAMMA#997 Sullivan v Joosep
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Good shot there by Kreischer.#CUT#It looks like Hargol Svenkter has been cut.
Svenkter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kreischer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kreischer works the jab nicely.
Kreischer throws a looping overhand right but Svenkter ducks down to avoid it.
Svenkter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.
Svenkter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreischer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svenkter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kreischer misses with a wild body shot.
Svenkter needs to keep his hands up - Kreischer had a free shot at his head there.
Svenkter blocks a jab.
Kreischer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kreischer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svenkter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kreischer.
Svenkter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer. #T1#
Svenkter digs a good body shot into Kreischer's ribs.
Svenkter lands with a nice body punch.
Svenkter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kreischer takes a step back to recover.
Kreischer misses with a body punch
letting Svenkter counter with a right hand.
Svenkter cracks Kreischer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kreischer blocks a leg kick.
Svenkter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Svenkter is looking to score with low kicks.
Kreischer tries to move into range but Svenkter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kreischer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#That has opened up Hargol Svenkter's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kreischer looks to land a left hand but Svenkter moved out of range nicely.
Kreischer connects with a looping right hand.
Svenkter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kreischer.
Svenkter thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Svenkter is looking to slow Kreischer down with leg kicks.
Svenkter avoids the body shot from Kreischer.
Svenkter throws a big shot that misses.
Svenkter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svenkter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kreischer slips a straight right by Svenkter.
Kreischer misses with a hook. Svenkter ducked under it nicely.
Kreischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svenkter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreischer.
Svenkter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreischer. Svenkter does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svenkter! But no joy.
Svenkter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kreischer misses with a jab to the body
and Svenkter counters with an outside leg kick. #T3#
Svenkter moves out of range of the strikes.
Kreischer misses with a wild body shot.
Kreischer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kreischer misses with a left hand
and Svenkter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svenkter throws an overhand right that lands on Kreischer's shoulder, as Kreischer tries to avoid the shot.
Kreischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svenkter.
Svenkter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svenkter connects with a body shot that sends Kreischer's belly button to the back.
Kreischer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Svenkters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Svenkter misses with a low kick.
Svenkter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kreischer has time to react.
Kreischer throws a hook but Svenkter avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svenkter! But no joy.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svenkter ducks under a wild hook from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a series of punches but Svenkter moves out of range.
Kreischer misses with the combination. #T4#
Svenkter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Svenkter sizes up Kreischer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kreischer moves out of range as Svenkter throws a body kick.
Kreischer throws a right hand that misses
and Svenkter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kreischer walks into a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Kreischer throws a shot from downtown. Svenkter moves away and avoids it.#KD2#
Svenkter cracks Kreischer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kreischer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Svenkter finish him?
Svenkter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svenkter circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Kreischer finds it's way through Svenkter's defenses.
Kreischer swings widly with a right hand
and Svenkter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hargol Svenkter dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kreischer throws a shot from downtown. Svenkter moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Svenkter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut. Svenkter saw that one coming.
Svenkter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Svenkter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Kreischer misses.
Svenkter misses with the combination.
Kreischer throws a big shot that misses.
Svenkter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Svenkter.
Kreischer scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#The cut above Hargol Svenkter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Svenkter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kreischer throws a series of punches but Svenkter moves out of range.
Kreischer throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Svenkter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Some bone on bone action there as Kreischer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Svenkter throws a head kick but Kreischer moves out of range.
It looked like Kreischer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kreischer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kreischer throws an overhand right that lands on Svenkter's shoulder, as Svenkter tries to avoid the shot.
Kreischer wants to clinch
and Svenkter counters with a stiff right hand.
Kreischer scores with a jab to the body.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Kreischer closes the distance and clinches.
Svenkter swings wildly with an uppercut but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kreischer lands with a left to the head.
Kreischer tries to work over Svenkter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Svenkter misses with a punch to the body.
Kreischer lands a body punch.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Svenkter blocks it.
Svenkter has a couple of punches blocked by Kreischer.
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svenkter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svenkter.
Kreischer misses with some punches.
Svenkter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kreischer has him pressed against the cage.
Kreischer throws a head punch that misses.
Kreischer tries to work over Svenkter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kreischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kreischer lands a nice shot to the body.
Kreischer works on Svenkter's body with a couple of short punches.
Svenkter is breathing heavily.
Kreischer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Svenkter's face.
Kreischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Svenkter backwards.
Kreischer landing knees to the head. #CUT#Hargol Svenkter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kreischer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kreischer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svenkter tries a body shot but Kreischer blocks it. #T3#
Kreischer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kreischer lands with a light punch inside.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hargol Svenkter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Herbert Kreischer!
A relieved looking Herbert Kreischer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#994 Joosep v Sullivan
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Magomaevaboff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magomaevaboff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kreischer counters with a nice uppercut.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Magomaevaboff counters by moving into the clinch.
Kreischer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomaevaboff has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomaevaboff tries to pull guard but Kreischer won't allow it.
Kreischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomaevaboff's elbow.
Kreischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Husein Magomaevaboff has been cut.
Magomaevaboff can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action.
Kreischer lands a body punch.
Magomaevaboff is breathing heavily.
Kreischer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a knee to the body.
Kreischer lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kreischer gets through Magomaevaboff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kreischer blocks a body shot from Magomaevaboff.
Kreischer can't find room to land a body shot as Magomaevaboff controls the action.
Kreischer gets through Magomaevaboff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomaevaboff tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreischer's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Kreischer.
Kreischer tries to throw a body punch but Magomaevaboff avoids it by throwing Kreischer back against the cage.
Kreischer lands a body shot. #T1#
Kreischer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kreischer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kreischer. #KD2#
Kreischer drops Magomaevaboff with a big knee straight up the middle! Magomaevaboff is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomaevaboff is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kreischer! But no joy.#CL2#
Magomaevaboff gets tackled into the cage by Kreischer. Kreischer maintains the clinch.
Kreischer gets through Magomaevaboff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Kreischer.
A shot in the inside from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kreischer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kreischer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Magomaevaboff seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kreischer can turn it around.
Knees to the body from Kreischer.
Kreischer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kreischer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magomaevaboff avoiding damage as Kreischer throws knees to the body.
Magomaevaboff swings wildly with an uppercut but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Kreischer cracks Magomaevaboff with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Kreischer.
A nice left hand lands by Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomaevaboffs head.
Kreischer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kreischer.
Magomaevaboff misses with a body punch.
Kreischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kreischer lands a left hand.
Kreischer lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomaevaboff backwards.
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magomaevaboff lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomaevaboff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
Magomaevaboff tries to work over Kreischer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kreischer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomaevaboff is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Magomaevaboff.
Magomaevaboff lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Kreischer tries to work over Magomaevaboff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomaevaboff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomaevaboff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kreischer walks away with a smile on his face. Magomaevaboff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magomaevaboff misses with a low kick.
Magomaevaboff takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kreischer checks a leg kick.
Kreischer connects with a body shot.
Kreischer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kreischer lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Kreischer cracks Magomaevaboff with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kreischer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Magomaevaboff to stand back up!#ROC2#Magomaevaboff is rocked!
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreischer drops Magomaevaboff with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kreischer follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose XXXVIl
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Kreischer misses with a body punch
and Prometheus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kreischer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prometheus at a distance.
Kreischer misses with a body punch
and Prometheus counters with a stiff right hand.
Kreischer throws a right and a left that Prometheus avoids nicely.
Prometheus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kreischer throws a body shot but no joy.
Prometheus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Prometheus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
A telegraphed right hand from Kreischer misses the target.
Prometheus feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Prometheus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Nice uppercut lands for Prometheus. That snapped Kreischer's head back. #CUT#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Prometheus gets tackled into the cage by Kreischer. Kreischer maintains the clinch.
Prometheus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prometheus doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer tries to land knees in the clinch but Prometheus avoids the damage to the body.
Prometheus throws a head punch that misses.
Kreischer lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Prometheus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prometheus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kreischer misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Prometheus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prometheus scores with a decent looking hook.
Prometheus is looking to chop away at Kreischer's legs.
Kreischer throws an off balance right hand
and Prometheus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kreischer throws an overhand right that lands on Prometheus's shoulder, as Prometheus tries to avoid the shot.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Kreischer looks to move away, Prometheus throws a big counter combo but Kreischer just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Kreischer closes the distance and clinches.
Prometheus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kreischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prometheus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kreischer.
Prometheus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prometheus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kreischer keeps control of Prometheus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Prometheus scores with a shot to the side of Kreischer's head.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Prometheus blocks with his arms.
Prometheus scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prometheus.
I was talking to Prometheus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Prometheus can't break the clinch.
Prometheus is trying to break the clinch but Kreischer has him pressed against the cage.
Kreischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prometheus misses with a punch on the inside.
Prometheus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prometheus misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Prometheus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kreischer loads up on a big right hand but Prometheus slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Kreischer.#CL2#
Kreischer forces Prometheus back against the cage and clinches.
Prometheus lands with a short shot to the head.
Prometheus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kreischer controls his hands.
Kreischer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Prometheus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kreischer can turn it around.#T3#
Kreischer lands a nice uppercut.
Kreischer lands a hook that snaps the head of Prometheus backwards.
Prometheus lands with a right to the head.
Prometheus lands a hook that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
Prometheus lands a left hand. #BC#
Prometheus breaks the clinch.
Prometheus moves out of range as Kreischer strikes.
Kreischer throws a jab when Prometheus was well out of range.
Prometheus walks into a straight right hand from Kreischer.#CUT2#It looks like Orestes Prometheus has been cut.
Prometheus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kreischer tests Prometheus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prometheus.
Kreischer misses with a hook
and Prometheus counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kreischer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kreischer tries to clinch
and Prometheus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
A jab from Kreischer misses.
Prometheus delivers a nice body kick.
Prometheus staying out of range there.#CL2#
Kreischer instigates a clinch.
Prometheus misses with a body punch.
Prometheus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kreischer's elbow.
Kreischer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kreischer throws a punch but it's blocked by Prometheus.
Kreischer lands a left hand.
A short right from Prometheus.
Prometheus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prometheus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kreischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prometheus lands a hook that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
Prometheus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Prometheus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kreischer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Orestes Prometheus will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Prometheus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kreischer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Kreischer.
Prometheus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Prometheus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Prometheus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kreischer's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Prometheus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kreischer scrambles back to his feet.
Kreischer misses with a body shot.
Prometheus is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Prometheus misses
enabling Kreischer to counter with a crisp jab.
Kreischer connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Kreischer has closed the distance and engaged Prometheus in a clinch.
Kreischer can't find room to land a body shot as Prometheus controls the action.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kreischer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kreischer lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prometheus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards. #T1#
Prometheus lands with a light punch inside.
Kreischer lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kreischer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kreischer can't find room to land a body shot as Prometheus controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prometheus.
Kreischer misses with a punch to the body.
Kreischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prometheus.
Prometheus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kreischer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kreischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prometheus backwards.
Kreischer tries to land knees in the clinch but Prometheus avoids the damage to the body.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Prometheus blocks it.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Kreischer.
Prometheus misses with some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Prometheus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kreischer lands a right hand.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Prometheus blocks it. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Prometheus.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kreischer obliges.
Kreischer lands with a left to the head.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from Kreischer as the two fighters clinch.
Kreischer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Prometheus blocks it with crossed arms.
Prometheus has had enough of the clinch but Kreischer keeps him there for the moment.
Kreischer scores with a shot to the side of Prometheus's head.
Prometheus is looking to break free of the clinch but Kreischer has double underhooks.
Prometheus misses with some punches.
Prometheus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Prometheus.
Kreischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Prometheus is blocking nicely.
Kreischer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kreischer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Prometheus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kreischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Kreischer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kreischer digs a right hand underneath Prometheus's ribcage. Prometheus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kreischer with a knee to the head.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer lands a body shot.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kreischer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Prometheus prevents a body shot from Kreischer.
Prometheus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Prometheus blocks with his arms.
Prometheus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kreischer or not.
Kreischer blocking some punches.
Kreischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreischer works on Prometheus's body with a couple of short punches.
Prometheus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kreischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Prometheus.
A head punch on the inside from Prometheus fails to land.
Prometheus blocks an uppercut.
Kreischer misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prometheus backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prometheus can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Prometheus blocks with his arms.
Prometheus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Prometheus breaks from the clinch.
Orestes Prometheus is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Kreischer.
Kreischer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kreischer moves out of range of the strikes.
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prometheus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prometheus tried to counter with a leg kick but Kreischer avoided it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prometheus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kreischer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prometheus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Kreischer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Prometheus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Prometheus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kreischer.
Prometheus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a shot from downtown. Prometheus moves away and avoids it.
Kreischer throws a lazy uppercut
and Prometheus counters with a one-two to the body.
Kreischer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kreischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prometheus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kreischer on the side of the head.
Kreischer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prometheus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kreischer looks to land a left hand but Prometheus moved out of range nicely.
Prometheus thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1##CL2#
Kreischer forces Prometheus back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Kreischer.
Kreischer landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prometheus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prometheus.
A short body shot lands from Kreischer as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Kreischer.
A left hand lands to the body for Kreischer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kreischer.
Nice body punch from Kreischer - that landed with a thud.
Prometheus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kreischer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kreischer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kreischer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Prometheus blocks it with crossed arms.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Prometheus blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Kreischer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prometheus throws a head punch that misses.
Kreischer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Prometheus.
Kreischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Kreischer.
Kreischer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kreischer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Prometheus controls his hands.
Kreischer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Prometheus.
Kreischer scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Prometheus.
Prometheus misses with a punch on the inside.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head.
Kreischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prometheus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prometheus misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Prometheus.
Kreischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Prometheus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prometheus has a couple of punches blocked by Kreischer.
Kreischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Prometheus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3##BC#
Prometheus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kreischer connects with a crisp jab.
Prometheus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kreischer to score with a decent uppercut.
Kreischer misses with a body shot.
Kreischer throws the left hand but Prometheus avoids the punch easily.
Prometheus throws a counter high kick but Kreischer was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreischer ducks right into an uppercut from Prometheus.
Kreischer walks into a straight right hand from Prometheus.
Prometheus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kreischer wants to counter with a clinch but Prometheus pushes him away.
Prometheus takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Kreischer clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Prometheus throws a punch but it's blocked by Kreischer.
Kreischer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Prometheus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreischer digs a right hand underneath Prometheus's ribcage. Prometheus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kreischer lands with a left to the head.
Kreischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prometheus's elbow.
Kreischer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Prometheus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Kreischer scores with a hook to the body.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kreischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Prometheus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prometheus.
Prometheus misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Prometheus manages to break the clinch.
Kreischer throws a shot from downtown. Prometheus moves away and avoids it.
Kreischer dips to his left and cracks Prometheus with an uppercut!
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prometheus manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Kreischer really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Prometheus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Kreischer misses with a straight left.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the body
and Prometheus counters with a stiff right hand.
Kreischer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Prometheus counters with a nice body shot.
Prometheus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kreischer tries to clinch up
and Prometheus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kreischer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer throws a body punch but Prometheus moves out of range.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prometheus.
Prometheus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.#T1#
Kreischer lands with a shot to the body.
Prometheus moves forwards but Kreischer connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Kreischer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Prometheus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kreischer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Prometheus is defending well for now.
Prometheus misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kreischer on the inside.
Prometheus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Prometheus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kreischer with a knee to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head punch on the inside from Kreischer fails to land.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Prometheus blocks it.
Prometheus misses with a punch on the inside.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Prometheus is blocking nicely.
Kreischer takes a shot to the head.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kreischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prometheus backwards. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Prometheus.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Prometheus.
Prometheus lands a left hand.
Prometheus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Prometheus breaks the clinch.
Kreischer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kreischer needs to keep his hands up - Prometheus had a free shot at his head there.
Orestes Prometheus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prometheus connects with a right hand. Kreischer shakes it off.
Prometheus misses with a low kick.
Kreischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Prometheus is just out of range.
Kreischer misses with a lunging right hand
and Prometheus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kreischer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Prometheus counters with a straight right hand.
Kreischer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Kreischer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Prometheus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Prometheus finds it's way through Kreischer's defenses.
Kreischer throws out a loose jab but Prometheus uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Kreischer backs away, Prometheus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch but Prometheus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kreischer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prometheus avoids the body shot from Kreischer.
Prometheus is looking for a counter combo.
Kreischer throws a big shot that misses.
Prometheus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kreischer swings for the body but Prometheus moves out of range. #T4#
Kreischer throws a lazy uppercut
and Kreischer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kreischer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prometheus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kreischer moves out of range of the body kick from Prometheus.
Kreischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prometheus.
Kreischer loads up on a big right hand but Prometheus slips the punch.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreischer swings for the body but Prometheus moves out of range.
Prometheus slips a straight right by Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a shot from downtown. Prometheus moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prometheus. Kreischer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kreischer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prometheus avoids the body shot from Kreischer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Orestes Prometheus will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Prometheus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kreischer finds it's way round the side to connect with Prometheus's head.
Prometheus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kreischers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Kreischer misses.
Kreischer tries to bum rush Prometheus with a series of wild strikes but Prometheus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#KD#
Prometheus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kreischer sprawling to the canvas! Kreischer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Prometheus finish him?! #ROC#Kreischer is rocked!
Kreischer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prometheus circles away quickly and effectively.
Kreischer is still on wobbly legs! Can Prometheus finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer throws a sloppy body shot
and Prometheus counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Kreischer off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Prometheus follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Kreischer was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Orestes Prometheus!
Orestes Prometheus retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Orestes Prometheus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Herbert Kreischer had this to say: 'When I was 22 I got involved with the Russian mafia. This is how it happened...'.

Event: Bellicose XXXIII
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Schlesien pushes Kreischer up against the cage in a clinch.
Schlesien tries to throw a body punch but Kreischer avoids it by throwing Schlesien back against the cage.
Schlesien blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schlesien takes a shot to the head.
Kreischer can't find room to land a body shot as Schlesien controls the action.
Schlesien misses with a body punch.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Huber Schlesien has been cut.
Kreischer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kreischer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schlesien or not.
Schlesien tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kreischer just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schlesien.
Kreischer blocks a body shot from Schlesien.
With the fighters up against the cage, Schlesien throws an elbow but misses.
Kreischer blocking some punches.
Schlesien tries to throw a body punch but Kreischer avoids it by throwing Schlesien back against the cage.
Kreischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kreischer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kreischer lands a knee to the body.
Schlesien looks winded!
A right hook to the body lands for Kreischer.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kreischer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kreischer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kreischer lands a nice uppercut.
Kreischer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schlesien lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1#
Kreischer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kreischer works on Schlesien's body with a couple of short punches.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kreischer.
A short right from Kreischer on the inside.
Kreischer landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kreischer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kreischer with a knee to the head.
Kreischer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schlesien on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kreischer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kreischer lands a body shot.
Kreischer lands a left hand.
Kreischer is working Schlesien over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kreischer obliges.
A body shot lands from Kreischer.
Kreischer working Schlesien over with knees to the body.
Kreischer lands a nice knee to the body. #T2#
Kreischer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schlesien's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kreischer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Schlesien blocks with his arms.
Kreischer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kreischer lands a right hand.
A short left from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Kreischer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Kreischer.
Schlesien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kreischer obliges.
Still in the clinch, Kreischer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schlesien takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kreischer lands a big knee to the head and Schlesien goes down! Kreischer pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose XXVI
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Kreischer throws out a loose jab but Prometheus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prometheus is looking for the big counter here.
Prometheus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Prometheus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Prometheus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kreischer moves in looking to clinch but Prometheus pushes him off.
Prometheus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Prometheus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kreischer misses with a straight right.
Prometheus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Prometheus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kreischer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Prometheus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kreischer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prometheus throws a sloppy head kick and Kreischer moves out of range easily.
Kreischer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Kreischer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kreischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prometheus.
A little jabbing left from Prometheus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kreischer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Prometheus counters with a nice uppercut.
Prometheus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
Kreischer wants to clinch up but Prometheus keeps it at a distance.
Kreischer throws a shot from downtown. Prometheus moves away and avoids it.
Prometheus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kreischer to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Orestes Prometheus has been cut.
Prometheus throws the kick towards the body but Kreischer avoids it.
A big right from Kreischer misses.
Kreischer misses with a left hand
and Prometheus counters with a stiff right hand.
Prometheus throws a leg kick which misses Kreischer's front leg but catches the back leg as Kreischer tries to avoid it.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut. Prometheus saw that one coming.#T2#
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prometheus.
Kreischer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prometheus throws out a counter right but Kreischer avoids it with no problem.
Prometheus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prometheus takes one to the chin there.
Kreischer wants to clinch up but Prometheus keeps it at a distance.
Prometheus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kreischer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Prometheus misses the jab.
Kreischer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Prometheus defending well as Kreischer loads up on a big left hand.
Prometheus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreischer.
Prometheus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kreischer lands a nice hook to Prometheus's body. Prometheus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Prometheus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kreischer misses with a lunging right hand
and Prometheus counters with a nice leg kick.
Prometheus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kreischer throws a body punch but Prometheus moves out of range.
Kreischer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Prometheus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kreischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Prometheus is just out of range.
Kreischer misses with a hook.
Prometheus slips under a jab from Kreischer.
Prometheus is trying to counter with his kicks.
Prometheus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreischer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prometheus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kreischer misses with a body punch
and Prometheus counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Kreischer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreischer lands a nice hook to Prometheus's body. Prometheus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws an overhand right that lands on Prometheus's shoulder, as Prometheus tries to avoid the shot.
Prometheus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prometheus throws a one two combo.
Kreischer scores with a jab. Prometheus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kreischer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Prometheus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Prometheus moves out of range as Kreischer strikes.
Prometheus moves away from the strike by Kreischer.
Prometheus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kreischer connects with a single shot there.
Kreischer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Prometheus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Kreischer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prometheus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kreischer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kreischer throws an overhand right that lands on Prometheus's shoulder, as Prometheus tries to avoid the shot.
Prometheus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreischer throws a body punch but Prometheus moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kreischer.
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prometheus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kreischer takes a swing at Prometheus's ribcage but misses.
Prometheus wants to land a leg kick but Kreischer is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kreischer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kreischer loads up on a big right hand but Prometheus slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Prometheus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kreischer walks into a left hand. #T1#
Kreischer's corner calls for a 1-2. Kreischer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kreischer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kreischer stuns Prometheus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Prometheus takes a swing at Kreischer's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Kreischer misses its intended target.
Prometheus throws a counter combo.
Kreischer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prometheus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Prometheus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a lazy right hand but Prometheus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kreischer throws a series of punches but Prometheus avoids them all with ease.
Prometheus cracks Kreischer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kreischer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prometheus can do to turn this around?
Prometheus moves away from the strike by Kreischer. #T2#
Kreischer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kreischer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreischer digs a good body shot into Prometheus's ribs.#CL#
Kreischer has Prometheus up against the cage in a clinch.
Prometheus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orestes Prometheus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kreischer misses with some punches.
Kreischer lands a shoulder strike.
Kreischer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Prometheus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prometheus.
Prometheus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
Kreischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kreischer throws a punch but it's blocked by Prometheus. #BC2#
Prometheus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kreischer misses with a hook
and Prometheus counters with a nice uppercut.
Kreischer connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Kreischer looks to land a left hand but Prometheus moved out of range nicely.
Kreischer checks a low kick from Prometheus.
Prometheus lands with a straight right. Kreischer didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Kreischer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kreischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prometheus blocks an uppercut.
Kreischer blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Prometheus breaks from the clinch.
Prometheus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prometheus scores with a shot to the body.
Prometheus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kreischer throws a body punch but Prometheus moves out of range.
Kreischer throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Prometheus misses.#T4#
Kreischer misses with an uppercut.
As Kreischer backs off Prometheus throws a huge counter combo but Kreischer manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Prometheus.
Prometheus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Prometheus scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prometheus lands a head shot.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the body
and Prometheus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Herbert Kreischer's cut is getting worse.
Prometheus throws a hook but Kreischer avoids it easily.
Kreischer lands a lovely overhand right.
Kreischer throws a big shot that misses.
Prometheus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kreischer wants to clinch
and Prometheus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kreischer throws a lazy uppercut
and Prometheus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Orestes Prometheus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kreischer misses with a body shot.
Prometheus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prometheus manages to avoid it.
Prometheus flicks out a counter leg kick but Kreischer steps away.
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prometheus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kreischer misses with a looping right.
Prometheus moves away from the strike by Kreischer.
Prometheus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Prometheus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
Prometheus plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Kreischer swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Kreischer face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Orestes Prometheus!
Orestes Prometheus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Herbert Kreischer was interviewed post fight and said 'When I was 22 I got involved with the Russian mafia. This is how it happened...'.

Event: Bellicose XVIII
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Bleak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kreischer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Bleak counters with a nice uppercut.
Kreischer digs a good hook to Bleak's body.
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Bleak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kreischer misses the shot to the body.
Kreischer misses with a hook #TD2#
and Bleak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kreischer keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kreischer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kreischer wants to improve his position but Bleak is controlling well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T1#
Kreischer is working hard here to advance position.
Bleak wants to take a breather but Kreischer is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bleak prevents Kreischer from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kreischer gets back to full guard.
Kreischer is adopting a defensive guard.
Bleak trying to control but Kreischer is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kreischer swings for the body but Bleak moves out of range. #T3#
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bleak.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bleak! But no joy.#CL#
Kreischer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Kreischer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from Kreischer.
Kreischer missing with knees to the body.
Bleak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bleak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bleak backwards.
Kreischer trying to land knees to the body.
Kreischer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bleak looks winded!
Kreischer scores with a shot to the side of Bleak's head.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Kreischer as the two fighters clinch.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Bleak is blocking nicely.
Kreischer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer blocks a body shot from Bleak.
Kreischer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kreischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bleaks head.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Bruno Bleak has been cut.
A body shot lands from Kreischer. #T4#
Kreischer lands a good knee to the midsection. Bleak won't want to take too many of those.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head.
Kreischer presses Bleak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kreischer lands with a left to the head.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bleak backwards.
Bleak can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action.
Kreischer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Bleak is blocking nicely.
Kreischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bleak backwards.
Kreischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bleaks head.
Kreischer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kreischer digs a right hand into Bleak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bleak's gas tank.
Kreischer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bleak's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kreischer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kreischer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Kreischer on the inside. #ROC#Bleak is rocked!
Kreischer lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bleak to his knees! Kreischer keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
An out of breath Herbert Kreischer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bellicose VIII
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Creole avoids the body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands with a shot to the body.
Creole tries for a takedown but Kreischer circles away easily
and Kreischer counters with a nice uppercut.
Creole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Creole feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Creole trying to control but Kreischer is working from the bottom.
Kreischer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Creole from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer seems keen to control Creole's posture.
Creole postures up in Kreischer's guard and throws a big left but Kreischer blocks it. #T1#
Creole is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Creole looking to sit in guard and control but Kreischer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Creole has momentary wrist control but Kreischer slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been hearing that Kreischer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Creole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kreischer throwing strikes but missing.
Kreischer won't allow Creole to sweep him here.
Creole controlling the position.
Kreischer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kreischer is in close to Creole's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kreischer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kreischer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kreischer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kreischer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kreischer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
Kreischer throwing strikes but missing.
Creole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Creole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kreischer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kreischer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Creole's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreischer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kreischer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Creole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kreischer won't allow Creole to sweep him here.
Kreischer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Creole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kreischer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kreischer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Creole's head.
Kreischer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kreischer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kreischer works over Creole with some ground and pound from guard.
Kreischer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kreischer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Kreischer postures up in Creole's guard and throws a big left but Creole blocks it.
Kreischer landing some decent shots from guard.
Kreischer with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kreischer landing some decent shots from guard.
Kreischer cracks Creole with a solid left hand.
Kreischer postures up in Creole's guard and throws a big left but Creole blocks it.
Creole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kreischer is one step ahead there.
Kreischer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Creole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kreischer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kreischer stands up over Creole, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Creole tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Kreischer working some strikes from top position.
Kreischer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kreischer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kreischer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kreischer with a nice head shot there.
Kreischer throws a big right hand that misses.
Creole has Kreischer pulled in close to control his posture.
Creole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kreischer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Creole is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Creole controlling the position.
Kreischer throws a big right hand that misses.
Creole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kreischer.
Kreischer cracks Creole with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreischer with a nice head shot there.
Creole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Creole trying to control the position.
Kreischer stopping the sweep attempt from Creole.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Kreischer dominated that round.
That's time! Kreischer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kreischer catches Creole with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Creole swats away the attempt to clinch by Kreischer.
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creole moves away.
Kreischer wants to clinch.
Kreischer digs a good hook to Creole's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Creole momentarily.
Creole scores with a body shot.
Creole moves out of range as Kreischer strikes.
Kreischer throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Creole slips a straight right by Kreischer.
Creole tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kreischer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kreischer throws a hook but Creole avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Creole counters with a stiff right hand.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creole walks into a jab.
Creole throws a poor cross that misses
and Kreischer counters with a series of strikes. Creole will be more careful next time no doubt.
A big right from Kreischer misses.
Creole throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Creole is countered with a crisp right hand from Kreischer that sends him to the canvas! Kreischer follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Creole is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kreischer working away.#T2#
Kreischer scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kreischer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Kreischer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Creole is still in real trouble! Can Kreischer finish him?
You can see the frustration on Creole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Creole seems to have recovered his senses.
Creole taking a bit of punishment here - Kreischer scoring with strikes.
Kreischer working the ground and pound.
Kreischer working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd goes nuts as Kreischer knocks Creole out cold with a massive hammerfist! Kreischer Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LAFC 54
Date: Sep 29, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot by IV.
A slow jab from IV misses its intended target.
Kreischer throws out a loose jab but IV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kreischer moves away from the strike by IV.
Kreischer stuns IV with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that IV has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kreischer misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - IV throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kreischer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
IV uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
IV misses with a left hand
letting Kreischer counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
and Kreischer counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts IV! He's just covering up as Kreischer starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: LAFC Montreal 2
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Levangasti blocks a jab.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levangasti lands with a nice body kick.
Levangasti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
Levangasti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kreischer tries to counter by clinching up but Levangasti breaks away and moves out of range.
Levangasti swings for the body but Kreischer moves out of range.
Levangasti moves away from the strike by Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a wild body shot.
Kreischer blocks a jab.
Kreischer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kreischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kreischer gets a clinch. #TD2#
Levangasti has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kreischer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kreischer wants to control his opponent's hands but Levangasti gets his hands free.
Levangasti throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T1#
Kreischer wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Levangasti's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Levangasti loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kreischer hold on?
Kreischer is trying to break free.
Levangasti is punishing Kreischer with some ground and pound.
Levangasti keeps control of the position as Kreischer tries to break free.
Levangasti connects with a big shot to the side of Kreischer's head.
Kreischer has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Levangasti.#T2#
Levangasti is landing with strikes from the back.
Levangasti lands strikes to the head.
Levangasti controlling well, preventing Kreischer from escaping the position.
Kreischer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kreischer keeps working.
Kreischer trying to control here.
Kreischer is refusing to be controlled, as Levangasti sits in half guard.
Levangasti prevents Kreischer from improving his position.#T3#
Levangasti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kreischer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Levangasti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Levangasti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Levangasti prevents Kreischer from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Levangasti seems content to control.
Kreischer wants to improve his position but Levangasti is controlling well.
Levangasti missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Levangasti wants to take a breather but Kreischer is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Levangasti throws out a loose jab but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Kreischer clinches up with Levangasti and pushes him back against the cage.
Levangasti has Kreischer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kreischer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kreischer misses with the head strike.
Kreischer tries a body shot but Levangasti blocks it.
Levangasti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kreischer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Levangasti.
Kreischer lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab from Levangasti.
Levangasti throws a wild body kick that Kreischer sees coming a mile off.
Levangasti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kreischer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Levangasti tries to get set, Kreischer tries to push him back and clinch up but Levangasti manages to avoid the attempt.
Kreischer swings for the body but Levangasti moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Levangasti misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kreischer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kreischer lands a body shot. #TD2#
Levangasti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kreischer was covering up waiting for the punch and Levangasti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Levangasti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Kreischer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levangasti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti stopping the sweep attempt from Kreischer.
Kreischer is pulling down on Levangasti's head. It's preventing any offense from Levangasti, at least for the moment.
Kreischer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kreischer, not yet. #T1#
Kreischer is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levangasti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Levangasti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kreischer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Glover Levangasti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kreischer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch but Levangasti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Levangasti scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Levangasti in the domination position with Kreischer hanging on.
Levangasti working away.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kreischer tries to buck Levangasti off but Levangasti is having none of it.
Levangasti trying to control the position but Kreischer is working away.
Levangasti controls the position.
Levangasti throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Levangasti working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kreischer keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kreischer gets back to half guard.
Kreischer has his hands clasped together around Levangasti's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Kreischer is not content to let Levangasti control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kreischer scores with a sloppy right hand. Levangasti should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Kreischer.#CUT#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Kreischer throws an overhand right that lands on Levangasti's shoulder, as Levangasti tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Kreischer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kreischer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kreischer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Levangasti stopping the sweep attempt from Kreischer.
Glover Levangasti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Levangasti working some strikes from top position.
Kreischer keeping full guard, as Levangasti tries to pass.
Levangasti trying to control but Kreischer is working from the bottom.
Levangasti throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kreischer is controlling Levangasti's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kreischer throws a looping overhand right but Levangasti ducks down to avoid it.
Levangasti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kreischer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Levangasti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kreischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Levangasti is just out of range.
Levangasti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kreischer swats away the attempt to clinch by Levangasti.
Kreischer scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Levangasti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kreischer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Levangasti punishes Kreischer's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Levangasti scores with a push kick.#T1##TD2#
Levangasti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levangasti creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Levangasti grinds an elbow into Kreischer's temple.
Kreischer is trying to improve his position.
Kreischer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Levangasti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Levangasti throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Levangasti tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Levangasti is putting a hurting on Kreischer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kreischer tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Levangasti is chipping away with strikes.
Levangasti tries to advance to mount but can't.
Levangasti fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kreischer is looking for a sweep.
Kreischer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Levangasti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Levangasti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kreischer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kreischer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreischer looking to control. #T3#
Levangasti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kreischer's head.
Kreischer working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Levangasti throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Kreischer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kreischer moves out of range of the body kick.
Kreischer throws a right and a left that Levangasti avoids nicely.
Kreischer throws a looping overhand right but Levangasti ducks down to avoid it.
Herbert Kreischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levangasti moves out of range as Kreischer strikes.
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levangasti moves away.
Kreischer misses the jab.
Levangasti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
Levangasti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Levangasti sizes up Kreischer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Levangasti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Kreischer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Levangasti defending well as Kreischer loads up on a big left hand.
Levangasti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Levangasti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kreischer throws a jab but it's blocked by Levangasti.
Levangasti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kreischer.
Levangasti with the counter takedown but Kreischer avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreischer. Levangasti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levangasti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Levangasti closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levangasti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Levangasti.
I was talking to Kreischer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Levangasti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kreischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Levangasti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Levangasti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer lands with a left to the head.
Levangasti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Herbert Kreischer.
I think Levangasti has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glover Levangasti!
Glover Levangasti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Herbert Kreischer had this to say: 'When I was 22 I got involved with the Russian mafia. This is how it happened...'.

Event: LAFC 49
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Tosanesti finds it's way through Kreischer's defenses.
Tosanesti throws a looping overhand right but Kreischer ducks down to avoid it.
Tosanesti moves out of range as Kreischer strikes.
Tosanesti throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kreischer to counter with a crisp jab.
Kreischer throws a big shot that misses.
Kreischer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tosanesti throws a head kick but Kreischer moves out of range.
Kreischer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD2#
Tosanesti gets a double leg takedown into Kreischer's guard.
Tosanesti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kreischer wants to sweep but no luck.
Tosanesti wants to pass the guard but Kreischer is keeping the position.#T1#
Kreischer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kreischer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kreischer has his hands on Tosanesti's head, controlling the position.
Tosanesti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tosanesti stands up over Kreischer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tosanesti throwing strikes but missing.
Tosanesti stopping the sweep attempt from Kreischer.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kreischer is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreischer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tosanesti postures up in Kreischer's guard and throws a big left but Kreischer blocks it.
Tosanesti pushing down on Kreischer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tosanesti trying to control the action but Kreischer is working from the bottom.
Kreischer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kreischer is concentrating on defense, preventing Tosanesti from advancing position. #SUB2#
Tosanesti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kreischer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tosanesti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kreischer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Tosanesti looks to land a strike but Kreischer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kreischer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kreischer, not yet.
Tosanesti forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tosanesti winds up and cracks Kreischer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer trying to control from the bottom.
Tosanesti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tosanesti is keen to just control but Kreischer is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kreischer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kreischer is looking to sweep but instead, Tosanesti has passed into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Tosanesti is working for a kimura but Kreischer is defending it quite comfortably.
Tosanesti tries to pass to full mount but Kreischer defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tosanesti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kreischer's head.
Nice strikes from Tosanesti there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Tosanesti dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A combination from Tosanesti does no damage.
Kreischer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tosanesti manages to circle out of the way.
Tosanesti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreischer.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tosanesti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kreischer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tosanesti's head.
Tosanesti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tosanesti throws a wild body kick that Kreischer sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Kreischer misses.
Tosanesti with the counter takedown but Kreischer avoids it easily.
Tosanesti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kreischer doesn't seem bothered though.
Tosanesti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kreischer misses with a body punch
and Tosanesti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kreischer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kreischer scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Kreischer gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer lands a body shot.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Tosanesti is breathing heavily.
Kreischer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with some punches. #BC2#
Tosanesti manages to break the clinch.
Herbert Kreischer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kreischer connects with a jab.
Tosanesti moves away from the strike by Kreischer.
Tosanesti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tosanesti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kreischer.
Kreischer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tosanesti connects with a single shot there.
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tosanesti manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Tosanesti.
Tosanesti slips under a jab.
Tosanesti flicks out a counter leg kick but Kreischer steps away.
Kreischer scores with a jab to the head.
Kreischer slips under a jab.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kreischer, as that shot connected. #T2#
Tosanesti swats away the attempt to clinch by Kreischer.
Tosanesti gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kreischer gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Tosanesti is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
A victorious Herbert Kreischer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Chris Tosanesti spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'.

Event: LAFC 46
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kreischer misses with a looping left.
Nagasaki walks into a stiff left hand from Kreischer.#CUT2#It looks like Hiroshima Nagasaki has been cut.
Kreischer misses with a wild body shot.
Kreischer throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Kreischer misses with a double jab
and Nagasaki counters with a two punch combo.
Kreischer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kreischer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreischer throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Kreischer misses with a combination
enabling Nagasaki to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreischer swings widly with a right hand
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Kreischer moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Kreischer slips a straight right by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
We've been told by Nagasaki's head coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kreischer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagasaki defending well as Kreischer loads up on a big left hand.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kreischer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Kreischer moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kreischer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kreischer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nagasaki.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreischer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Nagasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreischer.
Kreischer throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kreischer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagasaki scores with a three punch combo! #CUT#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. Kreischer saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Kreischer.#CUT2#Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut is getting worse.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but Kreischer is out of range.
Kreischer thuds a left hand into Nagasaki's body.
Nagasaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kreischer throws a sloppy body shot
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Nagasaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kreischer looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Kreischer strikes.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kreischer ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Kreischer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kreischer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Kreischer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nagasaki, pushing him back against the cage.
Kreischer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kreischer with a knee to the head.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kreischer.#CUT2#Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kreischer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
A short left from Kreischer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kreischer trying to land knees to the body.
Nagasaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Kreischer won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagasaki.
Kreischer has a couple of punches blocked by Nagasaki. #T4#
Kreischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagasaki controls his hands.
Kreischer scores with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kreischers head.
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Nagasaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kreischer throws a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head but Nagasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kreischer misses with the combination.
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
Nagasaki throws a jab when Kreischer was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki looks to land a body kick but Kreischer moved away.
Kreischer misses with a straight left.
Kreischer throws a nice looking combination but Nagasaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Herbert Kreischer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kreischer staying out of range there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kreischer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kreischer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kreischer.
Kreischer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Kreischer moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Nagasaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagasaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Nagasaki as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kreischer loads up on a big right hand but Nagasaki slips the punch.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Kreischer ducks down to avoid it.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Kreischer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagasaki clobbers Kreischer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kreischer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagasaki momentarily.
Kreischer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
Kreischer scores with a sloppy right hand. Nagasaki should have avoided that one.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Kreischer wants to clinch up but Nagasaki keeps it at a distance.
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Kreischer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kreischer walks into a stiff left hand from Nagasaki.
Kreischer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kreischer connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T2#
Kreischer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
Kreischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Kreischer throws a body shot but no joy.
Kreischer cracks Nagasaki with an open hand slap.
Kreischer throws a sloppy body shot
and Kreischer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kreischer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kreischer lands with an uppercut that bounces Nagasaki off the cage and back into range.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Herbert Kreischer!
After winning the bout, Herbert Kreischer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: LAFC 44
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Levangasti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Levangasti scores with a nice body kick.
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Levangasti manages to avoid it.
Levangasti slips a straight right by Kreischer.
Levangasti misses with a straight right.
Levangasti fakes the leg kick and cracks Kreischer in the body.
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.
Levangasti shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kreischer as he jumps to the side.
Nice shot lands for Levangasti.
Kreischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Levangasti is just out of range.
Kreischer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kreischer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kreischer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Levangasti at a distance.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levangasti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Levangasti tries to counter it with a takedown but Kreischer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kreischer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Levangasti throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kreischer misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreischer dodges the punch combination from Levangasti. #T1#
Kreischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kreischer throws an overhand right that lands on Levangasti's shoulder, as Levangasti tries to avoid the shot.
Levangasti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kreischer's hands.
Levangasti throws the kick towards the body but Kreischer avoids it.
Kreischer doesn't manage to clinch there - Levangasti circles away.
Kreischer slips a straight right by Levangasti.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levangasti was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Levangasti throws a jab when Kreischer was well out of range.
Levangasti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreischer.
Kreischer wants to clinch up but Levangasti keeps it at a distance.
Kreischer missing with a left hand there. Levangasti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Levangasti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Levangasti showed some decent athleticism there.
Levangasti is trying to control the action in half guard but Kreischer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Kreischer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Levangasti.
Levangasti prevents Kreischer from improving his position.
Levangasti trying to control from half guard but Kreischer is working away.
Kreischer wants to control but Levangasti is keeping busy. #T3#
Kreischer is refusing to be controlled, as Levangasti sits in half guard.
Levangasti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kreischer digs a good body shot into Levangasti's ribs.
Kreischer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Levangasti cracks Kreischer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kreischer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.#TD2#
Levangasti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kreischer sprawls well initially but Levangasti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kreischer is trying to control but can't.
Kreischer is looking to improve his position.
Kreischer trying to control but Levangasti postures up. #T4#
Levangasti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kreischer is looking for a sweep. Levangasti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kreischer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Levangasti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Levangasti throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levangasti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kreischer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kreischer looks to land a right hand but Levangasti moved out of range.
Levangasti misses the jab.#TD2#
Levangasti scores with a takedown into Kreischer's guard.
Levangasti cracks Kreischer with a solid left hand.
Levangasti won't allow Kreischer to sweep him here.
Levangasti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Levangasti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kreischer wants to sweep here but Levangasti controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreischer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kreischer, not yet. #T1#
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Levangasti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kreischer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Levangasti misses with an uppercut
and Kreischer counters with a stiff right hand.
Kreischer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kreischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Levangasti.
Kreischer wants to clinch up but Levangasti keeps it at a distance.
And Levangasti tries to counter it with a takedown but Kreischer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Herbert Kreischer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kreischer slips a jab from Levangasti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreischer. Levangasti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levangasti feints the counter takedown.
Kreischer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kreischer misses with a looping right.#T2#
Levangasti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreischer.
Levangasti lands a head shot.
Levangasti lands with a nice body punch.
Levangasti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Kreischer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Levangasti misses with a wild body shot.
Levangasti connects with a nice looking jab.
Levangasti lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levangasti misses with a body kick.
Kreischer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Levangasti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kreischer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Levangasti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Levangasti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kreischer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kreischer controlling the position.
Levangasti postures up. #T3#
Kreischer controlling the position.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Kreischer is trying to keep Levangasti in close.
Kreischer controlling Levangasti's posture.
Levangasti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kreischer takes a swing at Levangasti's ribcage but misses.
Levangasti with the counter takedown but Kreischer avoids it easily.
Kreischer lands an overhand right.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Levangasti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kreischer throws out the jab.
Donk. Kreischer catches Levangasti right on the button with a cross.
Kreischer misses with a straight left.
Kreischer throws a lazy right hand but Levangasti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Levangasti ducks under a wild hook from Kreischer.
Kreischer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Levangasti.
A big right from Kreischer misses.
Levangasti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Levangasti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Levangasti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Levangasti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Levangasti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kreischer is staying active underneath Levangasti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3##TD2#
Kreischer tries to sprawl but Levangasti drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Levangasti is thwarting Kreischer's attempts to control the position.
Kreischer is trying to get back to full guard.
Kreischer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Levangasti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kreischer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kreischer looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kreischer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Levangasti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kreischer controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Levangasti postures up in Kreischer's guard and throws a big left but Kreischer blocks it.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreischer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kreischer walks into a stiff left hand from Levangasti.
Kreischer slips a jab from Levangasti.
Levangasti dives in for a single leg takedown but Kreischer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kreischer blocks the body kick.
Levangasti fails with the takedown.
Kreischer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kreischer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Levangasti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Levangasti. Kreischer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kreischer wants to clinch.#T2#
Levangasti tries to land a front kick but Kreischer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD2#
Levangasti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kreischer!
Kreischer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Levangasti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kreischer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kreischer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Levangasti.
Kreischer wants to improve his position but Levangasti is controlling well. #T3#
Levangasti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kreischer defending well though.
Levangasti with the ground and pound but Kreischer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Levangasti is looking to work some ground and pound but Kreischer has wrist control.
Levangasti stopping the sweep attempt from Kreischer.
Levangasti working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Levangasti looks for the body kick but Kreischer saw that one coming.
Levangasti misses with a body kick.
Levangasti tests Kreischer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Glover Levangasti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Levangasti lands a nice shot that snaps Kreischer's head back. #T4#
Kreischer misses the jab.
Kreischer misses with a hook.
Kreischer moves out of range as Levangasti strikes.
Levangasti is looking to land body kicks.
Levangasti lands a slapping body shot.
Kreischer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Levangasti's hands.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Levangasti.
Kreischer is looking to regain half guard here but Levangasti keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreischer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kreischer gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Glover Levangasti really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Levangasti shoots in and gets a takedown into Kreischer's guard.
Kreischer seems keen to control Levangasti's posture.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully.
Levangasti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreischer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kreischer seems keen to control Levangasti's posture.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreischer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kreischer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A telegraphed right hand from Kreischer misses the target.
Levangasti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kreischer.
Levangasti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kreischer throws out the jab.
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Levangasti misses the target.
Levangasti just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreischer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Levangasti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kreischer avoids it really well and circles away.
Kreischer lands a right hook to the body.
Kreischer tries to clinch but Levangasti moves out of range.
Levangasti loads up on a big right hand but Kreischer slips the punch.#TD2#
Levangasti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kreischer's guard.
Levangasti throws a strike but Kreischer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levangasti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Levangasti is nestled in close to Kreischer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Levangasti working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kreischer's thigh. Kreischer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Levangasti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreischer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Levangasti throws a big elbow that misses.
Kreischer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kreischer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Glover Levangasti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Levangasti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Levangasti throwing strikes from guard but Kreischer blocks nicely.
Levangasti is stalling in the full guard.
Kreischer is pulling down on Levangasti's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levangasti throws a strike but Kreischer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Glover Levangasti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Glover Levangasti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Kreischer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Levangasti.
Levangasti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Levangasti connects with a body shot that sends Kreischer's belly button to the back.
Kreischer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kreischer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreischer. Levangasti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levangasti with the counter takedown but Kreischer avoids it easily.
Levangasti blocks a jab.#TD2#
Levangasti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kreischer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Levangasti missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Levangasti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kreischer is holding on to half guard well.
Kreischer wants to get back to full guard.
Levangasti thows a huge punch but Kreischer dodges it nicely.
Levangasti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kreischer keeps working.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kreischer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Levangasti trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kreischer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kreischer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Kreischer throws an elbow that misses. Levangasti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kreischer's guard. Nice move by Levangasti!#REVB#
Kreischer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Levangasti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Levangasti preventing the sweep.
Levangasti postures up.
Levangasti with a nice head shot there.
Kreischer keeping moving, preventing Levangasti from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kreischer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Levangasti trying to control but Kreischer is working from the bottom.
Kreischer trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Herbert Kreischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kreischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Levangasti.
Levangasti throws a wild body kick that Kreischer sees coming a mile off.
Kreischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreischer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Levangasti with a jab.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut. Levangasti saw that one coming.
Levangasti feints the counter takedown.
Kreischer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Levangasti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Levangasti moves out of range of the strikes.
Levangasti lands a right hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Levangasti there.
Levangasti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kreischer in his tracks.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut.
Kreischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreischer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Levangasti finds it's way round the side to connect with Kreischer's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levangasti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreischer manages to avoid it.
Kreischer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kreischer throws a jab but it's blocked by Levangasti.
Levangasti lands a jab to the nose.
Kreischer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Kreischer tries to sprawl but Levangasti drives through with a takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glover Levangasti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Levangasti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glover Levangasti!
During a confident post fight interview, Glover Levangasti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 188 - Lovanov Vs Mad Onion
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Kreischer misses with an uppercut.
Akharraz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Kreischer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akharraz, pushing him back against the cage.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Akharraz swings wildly with an uppercut but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Kreischer - that landed with a thud.
Akharraz looking to stall.
Akharraz misses with an elbow over the top.
Akharraz misses with some punches.
Kreischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akharraz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akharraz throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Kreischer.
I was talking to Kreischer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akharraz is looking to control Kreischer's arms but Kreischer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akharraz has his back to the cage.
Akharraz struggles to land a body shot inside as Kreischer controls his hands.
Akharraz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akharraz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kreischer blocks an uppercut.
Akharraz trying to control the position but instead, Kreischer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akharraz into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kreischer. #T1#
Kreischer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akharraz or not.
Kreischer is leaning against Akharraz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akharraz looks winded!
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Akharraz blocks it.
Akharraz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kreischer tries to land knees in the clinch but Akharraz avoids the damage to the body.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
Kreischer pushes Akharraz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kreischer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kreischer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Akharraz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kreischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akharraz backwards.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akharraz backwards.
Kreischer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Akharraz blocks with his arms.
Kreischer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Akharraz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreischer jerks Akharraz's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Akharraz drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kreischer goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kreischer because Akharraz was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer retains his super heavyweight title!
Herbert Kreischer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 186 - Do Urden Vs Line
Date: Apr 17, 2022

#R1#
Dastardly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dastardly takes a swing at Kreischer's ribcage but misses.
Dastardly slips a jab from Kreischer.#CL#
Kreischer closes the distance and clinches.
Kreischer scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kreischer.
Dastardly tries to break the clinch but Kreischer is controlling the position.
Kreischer lands a knee to the body.
Dastardly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A knee to the head by Kreischer.
Kreischer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dastardly looks winded!
Dastardly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kreischer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kreischer landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer digs a right hand underneath Dastardly 's ribcage. Dastardly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Kreischer.
Kreischer landing knees to the head.
Kreischer scores with a shoulder strike.
Kreischer scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Kreischer.
A left hand lands to the body for Kreischer.
A shot in the inside from Kreischer. #T1#
Nice body punch from Kreischer - that landed with a thud.
Kreischer scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dastardly backwards.
Kreischer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dastardly or not.
A short left from Kreischer.
Kreischer landing knees to the head.
Kreischer lands a nice shot to the body.
Kreischer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hook to the body lands for Kreischer.
Kreischer lands with a left to the head.
Kreischer lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dastardly backwards. #KD#
Kreischer lands a big knee to the head and Dastardly goes down! Kreischer is looking to finish! #ROC#Dastardly is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dick Dastardly has been cut.
Kreischer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dastardly to see if he's OK.
Dastardly is still in real trouble! Can Kreischer finish him?
The crowd goes nuts as Kreischer knocks Dastardly out cold with a massive hammerfist! Kreischer Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
A very excited looking Herbert Kreischer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK 180 - Mad Onion Vs Philips
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Kreischer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akharraz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akharraz avoids the body shot from Kreischer.
Akharraz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kreischer misses the shot to the body.
Akharraz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Akharraz ducks under a wild hook from Kreischer.
Akharraz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Akharraz ducks under a wild hook from Kreischer.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akharraz.
Kreischer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kreischer throws a jab but it's blocked by Akharraz.
Kreischer works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Akharraz. #CL2#
Kreischer closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kreischer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Akharraz lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akharraz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Akharraz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
Kreischer blocks an uppercut.
Akharraz misses with a body punch.
Kreischer lands a right hand.
Akharraz blocking some punches.
Kreischer tries to throw a body punch but Akharraz avoids it by throwing Kreischer back against the cage.
Kreischer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Kreischer is leaning against Akharraz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kreischer.
Akharraz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Kreischer - that landed with a thud.
Akharraz is breathing heavily.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer lands a nice uppercut.
Kreischer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kreischer lands a right hand.
Kreischer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees to the body from Kreischer.
Kreischer working the clinch nicely. Akharraz is working for position but Kreischer cracks him with a big knee to the head! Akharraz crumples up against the cage and Kreischer lands two more shots before the ref can save Akharraz! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Herbert Kreischer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 173 - Hilly Vs Spice
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Kreischer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vieira momentarily.
Kreischer lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Kreischer closes the distance and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Kreischer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a knee to the body.
Vieira looks winded!
Kreischer scores with a hook to the body.
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
Kreischer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kreischer scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer lands a nice knee to the body.
Kreischer pushes Vieira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head.
Kreischer scores with a hook to the body.
Vieira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kreischer crunches a lovely knee into Vieira's ribcage.
Kreischer pushes Vieira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer pushes Vieira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Kreischer lands a shot to the body.
Kreischer lands a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kreischer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kreischer lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kreischer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vieira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vieira takes a shot to the head.
Kreischer lands with a right to the head.
Kreischer with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Kreischer.
Kreischer pushes Vieira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kreischer lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Vieira is rocked!
Kreischer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kreischer working the clinch nicely. Vieira is working for position but Kreischer cracks him with a big knee to the head! Vieira crumples up against the cage and Kreischer lands two more shots before the ref can save Vieira! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Herbert Kreischer!
A very excited looking Herbert Kreischer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 77
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Kogos throws a body shot but no joy.
Kogos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kogos digs a good body shot into Kreischer's ribs.
Kogos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kogos lands a head shot.
Kreischer misses with a jab to the body
and Kogos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kreischer scores with a punch to the head.
Kogos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kreischer scores with a sloppy right hand. Kogos should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kogos with a nice cross.
Kogos sizes up Kreischer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kreischer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kogos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kreischer moves to clinch but Kogos breaks away
and Kogos counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Kreischer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kreischer lands with a straight right. Kogos didn't see that one coming.
Kogos just misses with a punch to the body.
Kogos darts in looking for a takedown but Kreischer gets double underhooks and turns Kogos into the cage.
Kogos punishes Kreischer's body with a nice straight punch.
We've been informed that Kogos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kreischer stuns Kogos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kogos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kreischer.
Kogos looks to land a combination but Kreischer avoids it well.
Kogos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kreischer.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreischer looks to land a right hand but Kogos moved out of range.
Kreischer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kogos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
It seemed like Kogos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Kreischer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kogos throws a body punch but Kreischer moves out of range. #CL#
Kreischer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Kogos is blocking nicely.
Kreischer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Kogos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kreischer regains guard immediately.
Kogos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kogos is looking to work some ground and pound but Kreischer has wrist control.
Kogos stopping the sweep attempt from Kreischer.
Kogos is working Kreischer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kogos trying to control the position from guard on top but Kreischer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreischer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Kogos postures up in Kreischer's guard and throws a big left but Kreischer blocks it.
Kreischer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kogos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kogos preventing the sweep.
Kreischer controlling the position.
Kogos throws a big right hand that misses.
Kogos throws a strike but Kreischer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kreischer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kreischer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kreischer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kogos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kogos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kogos pulls Kreischer in close to prevent any damage.
Kreischer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kreischer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Kogos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kreischer is one step ahead there.
Kogos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kreischer is looking to work some ground and pound but Kogos has wrist control.
Kreischer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kreischer postures up in Kogos's guard and throws a big left but Kogos blocks it.
Kogos is pulling down on Kreischer's head. It's preventing any offense from Kreischer, at least for the moment.
Kreischer stands up over Kogos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kogos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kogos controls Kreischer momentarily but Kreischer frees himself.
Kogos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kreischer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kreischer throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kreischer connects with a jab.
Paulo Kogos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kogos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kreischer throws a hook but Kogos blocks it.
Nice body punch from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kreischer jabs Kogos to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Kreischer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kogos, pushing him back against the cage.
Kreischer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kogos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kogos takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.
Kreischer tries a body shot but Kogos blocks it.
Kogos managing to block the knees to the body from Kreischer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreischer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kreischer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kogos is breathing heavily.
Kreischer lands a nice uppercut.
Kreischer lands a body punch. #T1#
Kreischer landing knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Kreischer.
Kreischer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kreischer landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kreischer obliges.
Kreischer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kogos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kreischer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kogos can do to turn this around?
Kreischer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kreischer lands a left hand.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kogos avoids it.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Kogos avoiding damage as Kreischer throws knees to the body.
Kogos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kogos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kreischer is working Kogos over against the cage.
Kogos prevents a body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kogos. #T2#
Kreischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kogos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kreischer.
Kreischer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kogos's efforts to push away.
Kogos goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kogos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kogos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kogos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kreischer. That snapped Kogos's head back.
Kreischer misses the jab.
Kogos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Kreischer throws a hook to the side of Kogos's head but Kogos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kreischer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kreischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Kreischer misses.
Kogos drops his hands momentarily and Kreischer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kreischer throws a good cross that connects.
Kogos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kreischer throws a body shot but no joy.
Kreischer lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Kogos out cold! Kogos is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Herbert Kreischer!
A very excited looking Herbert Kreischer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 2
Date: Jan 03, 2022

#R1#
Kreischer with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Brook closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Brook is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kreischer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brook in the domination position with Kreischer hanging on.
Kreischer is looking for a sweep.
Brook wants to control but Kreischer is keeping him busy.
Kreischer tries to buck Brook off but Brook is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brook tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kreischer's legs.
Kreischer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kreischer gets back to half guard.#T1#
Kreischer is not content to let Brook control the position.#SUB2#
Brook looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brook prevents Kreischer from improving his position.
Brook not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Brook is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kreischer sees it coming and defends easily.
Brook trying to control from half guard but Kreischer is working away. #SUB2#
Brook seems to be looking for submissions.
Brook trying to mount his opponent but Kreischer defends it.
Kreischer is looking to improve his position.
Brook wants to take a breather but Kreischer is having none of it.
Kreischer tries to get to full guard but Brook has control of the leg.
Brook thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kreischer's head. #T3#
Kreischer has his hands clasped together around Brook's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brook closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kreischer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brook throws a looping overhand right but Kreischer ducks down to avoid it.
Brook throws out a loose jab but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Kreischer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brook doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Danny Brook has been cut.#CL#
Kreischer forces Brook back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brook throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Kreischer lands a body shot.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Kreischer.
Brook goes for a takedown attempt but Kreischer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brook looks winded!
Brook takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Herbert Kreischer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreischer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brooks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brook fails to land the takedown.
Brook gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kreischer.
Jab from Kreischer.
Kreischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kreischer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Herbert Kreischer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Brook.
Kreischer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kreischer throws a monster overhand right that drops Brook! Kreischer follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
A very excited looking Herbert Kreischer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA 61
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Schlesien takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schlesien tries a head kick but it misses.
Schlesien scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kreischer misses with a looping right.
Schlesien is looking to counter with head kicks.
Schlesien lands with a hook. Kreischer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kreischer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schlesien.
Kreischer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schlesien.
Danga de danga de dang - Kreischer scores with a four punch combination!
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schlesien was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Kreischer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been informed that Kreischer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreischer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kreischer avoids the head kick by Schlesien.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schlesien.
Schlesien throws out a loose jab but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kreischer wants to counter with a clinch but Schlesien pushes him away.
Kreischer misses with a hook to the body
and Schlesien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Kreischer misses.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Kreischer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schlesien looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreischer is just out of range.#T1#
Schlesien takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schlesien throws a head punch that misses.
Kreischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schlesien takes a shot to the head.
Kreischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schlesien avoiding damage as Kreischer throws knees to the body.
Kreischer scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Huber Schlesien has been cut.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Schlesien fails to land.
Schlesien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schlesien goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kreischer misses with the head strike.
Kreischer tries a body shot but Schlesien blocks it.
Kreischer takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schlesien avoids it.
Kreischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Schlesien controls his hands. #TD#
Schlesien ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schlesien no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kreischer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kreischer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Kreischer distracts Schlesien with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kreischer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kreischer lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Schlesien working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kreischer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kreischer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kreischer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schlesien has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kreischer has managed to get both his arms back between Schlesien's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Schlesien has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kreischer should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Schlesien has tightened it up now! Kreischer should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Huber Schlesien!
Huber Schlesien spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: ENIGMA 48
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Tyme connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Kreischer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreischer misses with a few strikes there.
Tyme looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyme throws an overhand right that lands on Kreischer's shoulder, as Kreischer tries to avoid the shot.
Kreischer throwing a counter right hand but Tyme manages to avoid it.
Tyme throws an overhand right that lands on Kreischer's shoulder, as Kreischer tries to avoid the shot.
Kreischer takes one to the side of the head.
Kreischer throws a body punch but Tyme moves out of range.
Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyme.
Tyme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Kreischer misses.
Tyme slips a jab from Kreischer.
Nice body punch from Tyme.
Tyme throws a hook but Kreischer avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Tyme. That snapped Kreischer's head back.
Tyme looks to land a right hand but Kreischer moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyme misses the target.
Tyme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tyme with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice straight punches there by Tyme. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyme.#T1#
Tyme throws a hook but Kreischer blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Tyme lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kreischer doesn't seem phased though.
Tyme lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kreischer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyme slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tyme looks to land a right hand but Kreischer moved out of range.
Kreischer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyme throws out the jab.
A big right from Kreischer misses. #KD2#
Tyme cracks Kreischer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kreischer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tyme finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyme misses the shot to the body.
Tyme takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kreischer slips under a jab.
Kreischer loads up on a big right hand but Tyme slips the punch.
It seemed like Tyme was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tyme throws a body shot but no joy.
Kreischer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tyme misses with a looping right.
Tyme is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kreischer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL#
Kreischer moves into the clinch successfully.
Kreischer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kreischer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyme fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kreischer scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyme.
Kreischer lands with a right to the head.
Tyme working aggressively here.
Kreischer scores with a hook to the body.
Tyme looks winded!
Kreischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Our sources have told us that Kreischer has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kreischer lands a left hand.
Kreischer works on Tyme's body with a couple of short punches.
Kreischer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kreischer.
Kreischer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kreischer as the two fighters clinch.
Kreischer connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Magnus Tyme has been cut.
Kreischer working Tyme over with knees to the body.
Kreischer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tyme's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A body shot lands from Kreischer.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kreischer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kreischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tyme backwards.
Tyme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kreischer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tyme's face.
Kreischer lands with a left to the head.
Kreischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyme backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnus Tyme will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kreischer clinches with his opponent.
Tyme has a couple of punches blocked by Kreischer.
Kreischer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kreischer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC#Tyme is rocked!
Kreischer crunches a lovely knee into Tyme's ribcage.
Tyme is still on wobbly legs! Can Kreischer finish him?
Kreischer creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tyme's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tyme drops to his knees and Kreischer pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
During a confident post fight interview, Herbert Kreischer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Magnus Tyme was interviewed post fight and said 'I respect my opponent, tonight just wasnt my night, thanks.'.

Event: ENIGMA 43
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Ouellette.#CUT2#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Ouellette misses the target.
Ouellette tests Kreischer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kreischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ouellette.
Ouellette throws a jab but it's blocked by Kreischer.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreischer throws a combination that misses
letting Ouellette counter with a right hand.
Ouellette is stalking Kreischer. Kreischer circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Ouellette, and it's lights out! Kreischer really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Ouellette!

Event: ENIGMA 39
Date: Aug 22, 2021

#R1#
Guinness doesn't manage to clinch there - Kreischer circles away.
Guinness shoots for a double leg takedown but Kreischer sprawls well. He's pushed Guinness's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guinness throws a solid leg kick but Kreischer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guinness.
Kreischer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kreischer throws a body shot but no joy.
Guinness fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kreischer loads up on a big right hand but Guinness slips the punch.#CL2#
Kreischer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Guinness is blocking nicely.
Kreischer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer has Guinness pressed against the cage, preventing Guinness from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer has Guinness pressed against the cage, preventing Guinness from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kreischer.
Kreischer gets underhooks to prevent Guinness's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Guinness. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guinness.
Kreischer landing knees to the body.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Kreischer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Guinness is breathing heavily.
Kreischer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kreischer scores with a shoulder strike.
Kreischer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Kreischer.
Kreischer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guinness's face.
Kreischer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guinness in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kreischer cracks Guinness with a nice body shot.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guinness backwards.
Kreischer working Guinness over with knees to the body.
A short right from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kreischer - that landed with a thud.
Kreischer digs a right hand underneath Guinness's ribcage. Guinness let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kreischer lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kreischer lands a hook that snaps the head of Guinness backwards.
Guinness looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kreischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guinness backwards.
Kreischer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Guinness seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kreischer can turn it around.
Kreischer working Guinness over with knees to the body.
Kreischer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kreischer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guinness lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kreischer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kreischer scores with a knee to the head.
Kreischer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Guinness's face. #KD2#
Kreischer connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Guinness goes down! Kreischer jumps into full mount looking to finish! #CUT2#It looks like Jason Guinness has been cut.
Kreischer is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Guinness goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Kreischer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Kreischer keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendoza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kreischer defends it nicely.#CL#
Mendoza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kreischer tries to work over Mendoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Mendoza drags the fight down to the ground. #ES#
Mendoza uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.#TD#
Kreischer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mendoza to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mendoza trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kreischer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kreischer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mendoza manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
Kreischer scoring with some ground and pound.
Kreischer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendoza wants to stand but Kreischer is controlling the position.
Kreischer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kreischer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kreischer should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kreischer distracts Mendoza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendoza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kreischer with a nice head shot there.
Kreischer throwing strikes from guard but Mendoza blocks nicely.
Kreischer throws a strike but Mendoza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mendoza sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kreischer wants to sweep here but Mendoza controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Mendoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kreischer is keeping the position for now.
Kreischer seems keen to control Mendoza's posture.
Mendoza preventing the sweep.
Kreischer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendoza's guard. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kreischer with a nice head shot there.
Mendoza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kreischer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mendoza's head.#CUT2#It looks like Raul Mendoza has been cut.
Mendoza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kreischer. #T3#
Kreischer stands up over Mendoza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kreischer scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendoza is breathing heavily.
Kreischer throwing strikes from guard but Mendoza blocks nicely.
Kreischer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kreischer working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kreischer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kreischer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kreischer postures up and lands a big shot to Mendoza's brow. #SUB#
Mendoza has his foot on Kreischer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kreischer works his way back into a safe position though.
Kreischer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kreischer's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#Raul Mendoza's cut is getting worse.
Kreischer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #CUT2#Raul Mendoza's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kreischer lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#Mendoza is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Raul Mendoza's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Raul Mendoza's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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